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(Arizona St. WR Michael) Jones enjoyed Yankees experience

After his most productive season with the Arizona State football team, receiver Michael Jones put away his pads, opting instead for pinstripes. Jones, who had 46 catches for 769 yards and a team-high 10 touchdowns in 2007, spent his summer as a New York Yankees farmhand, playing rookie ball in Tampa.

Through 15 games in the Gulf Coast League, he batted a meager .184 but had five doubles, drew five walks and stole a base.

“Kept on hitting the ball right to people,” Jones said. “But I had a great time. I looked forward every day to playing baseball all day. That’s all you do. You don’t have to worry about school, outside distractions.”

Anyone know his BABIP?

Jones’ line at ASU last season was 172/347/293 - ick - but Dennis Erickson was in the stands during the playoffs!

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1. We don't have dahlians at the Palace of Wisdom Posted: August 07, 2008 at 10:03 AM (#2893799)

Anyone know his BABIP?

.290

In 49 at bats his line is .184/.273/.286 with five walks and 18 strikeouts. I'd say he needs to look for a reason other than "bad luck" to explain his performance.

2. Frank McCourt's Gold Stars are in bankruptcy court Posted: August 07, 2008 at 03:12 PM (#2894061)

Toolsy, sure, but that looks to be about all.
Well, he only cost the Yankees a pick in the 29th round.

3. Crispix Attacks Posted: August 07, 2008 at 03:18 PM (#2894066)

Who?

MIKE JONES

Who?

4. MM1f Posted: August 07, 2008 at 04:36 PM (#2894182)

Despite his crap line at ASU this spring he actually showed lots of promise there as a freshman and sophomore. He was one of my favorite sleepers entering the spring, but kinda let me down.
Hes a also a real good 6-foot-5 WR. 46 catches, 770 yards and team-best 10 TDs last year.

Hes worth following. Hes a fine, graceful athlete whose baseball skills aren't as bad as his stats this year would lead you to believe.

Lots of guys like Jones in this years draft, I can count at least 4 star WR/CF that were taken and Jones' (or maybe Andrew Means') tools might be the best of all of them but the slap hitting Kyle Hudson probably has the best baseball skills.

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