"All time overhyped prospect": Yankees fans lose patience with Jasson Dominguez after embarrassing mistake against Red Sox
Jasson Dominguez, a young Yankees star made a huge error that angered fans during a game against the Boston Red Sox. He froze on the bases, costing his team a chance to score. "I mean what the f**k are you DOING. Dominguez should be benched tomorrow for this alone I’m sorry. Completely inexcusable and unacceptable," one fan posted angrily on social media.
Jasson Dominguez’s error hurts Yankees in close gameDuring the seventh inning of the Yankees’ 4-3 loss to the Red Sox on June 14, 2025, Jasson Dominguez made a costly mistake. He was on second base when Trent Grisham swung at a pitch. Dominguez thought Grisham struck out and stopped running, but Grisham hadn’t.
This confusion meant Dominguez didn’t advance, missing a chance to put runners on second and third with Aaron Judge up next. The inning ended without a score, frustrating fans. Dominguez said after the game, “I have nothing to say. No excuses. I made a mistake.” Fans were quick to react online, with one saying, “Send him back to the minors or trade him.”
Another posted, “Jasson Dominguez may rank among the game’s all time overhyped prospects.” The mistake added to doubts about Dominguez’s focus, as the Yankees fight for a playoff spot.
Fans doubt Dominguez is ready for the majorsDominguez’s error wasn’t the only thing upsetting fans during the Red Sox series. His defense has been shaky, and he’s struggled at the plate at times. One fan wrote, “Speaking of being asleep, how does Jasson get picked off second base. WTF.” Manager Aaron Boone defended other players, like Anthony Volpe, who also made a baserunning mistake, but fans weren’t happy. They even criticized Boone, with one saying, “Yesterday completely unnecessary and now this again.”
Even with Dominguez's very good minor-league resumé like .314 hitting and 11 home runs in 2024, he has been an inconsistent big-league player. The fans are divided: some want him sent to the minors for refinement while others see him still as a potential star.
Also Read: Jasson Dominguez's net worth in 2025 - Exploring career earnings, salary details, and everything else
His youth and inexperience-weighing in just at 22 major-league games-are said to be working against him in waning moments when he needs to grow more. But the spotlight is on Dominguez; pressure is mounting for him to prove his worth.
Young star faces high expectationsJasson Dominguez, called “The Martian” for his amazing talent signed with the Yankees for $5.1 million in 2019 when he was just 16. Fans expected him to be a superstar like Mike Trout after he hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat in 2023. But injuries like Tommy John surgery and an oblique strain have slowed him down.
In 2025, he hit three home runs in one game against the Athletics showing his power but mistakes like the one against the Red Sox have hurt his reputation. Boone believes Dominguez will learn from these errors, but fans want results now.
With the Yankees aiming for the playoffs every game matters and Dominguez’s performance is under close watch. Can he overcome these challenges and become the star fans hoped for? His next games will be key to answering that question.
Jasson Dominguez’s error hurts Yankees in close gameDuring the seventh inning of the Yankees’ 4-3 loss to the Red Sox on June 14, 2025, Jasson Dominguez made a costly mistake. He was on second base when Trent Grisham swung at a pitch. Dominguez thought Grisham struck out and stopped running, but Grisham hadn’t.
This confusion meant Dominguez didn’t advance, missing a chance to put runners on second and third with Aaron Judge up next. The inning ended without a score, frustrating fans. Dominguez said after the game, “I have nothing to say. No excuses. I made a mistake.” Fans were quick to react online, with one saying, “Send him back to the minors or trade him.”
Another posted, “Jasson Dominguez may rank among the game’s all time overhyped prospects.” The mistake added to doubts about Dominguez’s focus, as the Yankees fight for a playoff spot.
Fans doubt Dominguez is ready for the majorsDominguez’s error wasn’t the only thing upsetting fans during the Red Sox series. His defense has been shaky, and he’s struggled at the plate at times. One fan wrote, “Speaking of being asleep, how does Jasson get picked off second base. WTF.” Manager Aaron Boone defended other players, like Anthony Volpe, who also made a baserunning mistake, but fans weren’t happy. They even criticized Boone, with one saying, “Yesterday completely unnecessary and now this again.”
Even with Dominguez's very good minor-league resumé like .314 hitting and 11 home runs in 2024, he has been an inconsistent big-league player. The fans are divided: some want him sent to the minors for refinement while others see him still as a potential star.
Also Read: Jasson Dominguez's net worth in 2025 - Exploring career earnings, salary details, and everything else
His youth and inexperience-weighing in just at 22 major-league games-are said to be working against him in waning moments when he needs to grow more. But the spotlight is on Dominguez; pressure is mounting for him to prove his worth.
Young star faces high expectationsJasson Dominguez, called “The Martian” for his amazing talent signed with the Yankees for $5.1 million in 2019 when he was just 16. Fans expected him to be a superstar like Mike Trout after he hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat in 2023. But injuries like Tommy John surgery and an oblique strain have slowed him down.
In 2025, he hit three home runs in one game against the Athletics showing his power but mistakes like the one against the Red Sox have hurt his reputation. Boone believes Dominguez will learn from these errors, but fans want results now.
With the Yankees aiming for the playoffs every game matters and Dominguez’s performance is under close watch. Can he overcome these challenges and become the star fans hoped for? His next games will be key to answering that question.
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