Yanks' Jasson Domínguez, with catch of Salvador Perez's drive, shows learning curve in left field
- Jasson Domínguez made a leaping catch against the Royals on Monday night.
- Domínguez worked to improve his defense after initial criticism and errors.
- He improved his routes and footwork through spring training work and game experience.
- The Statcast measured Perez's drive at 106.4 mph with a 60% catch probability.
- Domínguez's improved defense boosted his percentile and helped secure the Yankees' win.
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Yankees' Jasson Domínguez, with catch of Salvador Perez's drive, shows learning curve in left field
Maligned for dubious defense when the New York Yankees first moved him to left field last year, Jasson Domínguez made their best catch of the early season when he robbed Salvador Perez of an extra-base hit in a 4-1 win…

Yankees rookie Jasson Domínguez shows improvement in left field and then delivers at the plate, too
Maligned for dubious defense when the New York Yankees first moved him to left field last year, Jasson Domínguez made their best catch of the early season when he robbed Salvador Perez of an extra-base hit in a 4-1 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez showing major improvement in the field: ‘Keeps getting better’
Jasson Domínguez’s play in left field so far in his career has left a lot to be desired, from bad jumps to awkward routes that made it hard to picture him sticking in the spot.
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