Spencer Jones, a Vanderbilt outfielder and All-SEC second team, was drafted by the New York Yankees with the No. 25 pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday night.

Jones had a breakout 2022 season, and hit .370 with 21 triples and 12 homers and was also named the Corvallis Regional Most Outstanding Player. He is known for having some of the top exit velocities in the draft class, along with above-average speed and arm strength, the Tennessean reported.

Jones recorded a hit in 19 straight games from April 12 to May 13.

Here’s his draft profile from MLB.com:

A California high school product, Jones was one of the best two-way prospects in the 2019 Draft but required surgery to repair a small fracture in his pitching elbow. He slid to the Angels in the 31st round because of his strong commitment to Vanderbilt, and he required Tommy John surgery in July 2020 after trying to pitch again in summer ball. He missed part of last season while completing his rehab and didn’t become an everyday position player for the Commodores until this spring, when he has hit his way into the top two rounds.

Jones has the potential to hit for average while producing solid power, but he also swings and misses frequently against non-fastballs. Though he generates plenty of bat speed and has impressive strength and leverage in his 6-foot-7 frame, his size also creates a naturally long left-handed swing. He uses the opposite field almost to a fault, rarely turning on pitches, and there are concerns about whether he’ll be able to handle quality fastballs on the inner half.

Very athletic for his size, Jones shows average speed out of the batter’s box, is quicker once he gets going and has some basestealing ability. He covers ground in right field and has regained average arm strength. He also played some first base last year at Vanderbilt and is a solid defender there.