TAMPA, Fla. – This was a 6-7 kind of day at Yankees camp, as the kids might say.
Whether you’re the 6-foot-7 lefty-slugging prospect or the young 6-foot-7 right-handed fireballer, well you already stand out in spring training.
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On Saturday, Spencer Jones’ monstrous home run and Carlos Lagrange’s 100-mph-plus fastballs made an impression during the Yankees’ exhibition home opener at Steinbrenner Field.
And did we mention 6-foot-7 Aaron Judge’s two home runs?
“I’m glad he’s on my team,’’ Lagrange said after the captain delivered in a 20-3 Grapefruit League victory against the Detroit Tigers.
Carlos Lagrange’s impressive arsenal
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) and teammates workout during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) and teammates workout during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Tim Hill (41) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) talks with right fielder Aaron Judge (99), shortstop Jose Caballero (72), second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) and third baseman Amed Rosario (14) during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Yerry de Los Santos (73) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) works out during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees balls and bags lay on the field during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) during live batting practice during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil (81) throws a pitch during live batting practice during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 12, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view during live batting practice during spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero (72) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Angel Chivilli (57) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws a bullpen session during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA;New York Yankees pitcher Camilo Doval (75) throws a bullpen session during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) throws a bullpen session during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48), right fielder Aaron Judge (99) an teammates workout during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees fans and kids watch live batting practice during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) works out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits during live batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) during live batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher David Bednar (53) throws a pitch during live batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 13, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) bats as heworks out during spring training practices at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe (11) warms up during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) warms up during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Ben Rice (22) warms up during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe (11) and infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) take a break during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) fields a ground ball during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) watches players workout during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) and outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) run the bases during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (12) watches a teammate run a drill during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees prepare for a drill during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees infielder Amed Rosario (14) takes a break during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera (95) prepares for a drill during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) prepares for a drill during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankee fans watch batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees fans during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) watches batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) watches batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) watches batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees players take batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) talks with outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Feb 16, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) prepares for batting practice during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
In his 53-pitch start, Lagrange routinely pumped 99-mph fastballs and reached 102.4-mph.
According to YES Network researcher Conor Foley, that’s the fastest pitch by a Yankee since Aroldis Chapman’s 103.1-mph fastball during a 2021 game.
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“He’s got the potential to be a frontline starter for the New York Yankees,’’ Judge said of Lagrange, who yielded one unearned run – a homer by Corey Julks – in 2.2 innings, with two walks and two strikeouts.
Lagrange, 22, split time last year between Class A (8 starts) and AA (15 starts) and could impact the Yankees’ pitching staff at some point in 2026.
In his first exhibition start, before a sellout crowd, Lagrange was “maybe a little bit’’ nervous at first, but after the first pitch “everything was back to normal.’’
Lagrange also flashed his cutter, slider and changeup – thrown at 93-mph – against Detroit hitters, including Gleyber Torres.
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The ex-Yankee Torres rifled a sharp line single that narrowly missed Lagrange, and Julks’ homer came off a changeup. But overall, “the stuff jumps off the screen,’’ said manager Aaron Boone.
“What I’ve been impressed with is the makeup.’’
Judge also praised Lagrange’s mound demeanor, saying “he’s got all the makings’’ of a quality starter.
Spencer Jones’ shades of Shohei Ohtani
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates a 2-run home run against Detroit Tigers with third baseman Ryan McMahon (19) during the fourth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Jones’ massive home run to right off Detroit right-hander Keider Montero was another reminder of his incredible power potential.
Due to a crowded outfield situation, Jones’ path to Yankee Stadium is currently blocked.
He still needs to find consistency in his swing (cutting down the swing and miss), and he was “searching for it a little bit’’ earlier in camp, said Boone.
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On Saturday, Jones was pleased by the action of his hands to trigger his swing, with a similar power finish to Shohei Ohtani, as noted by the YES Network.
“He’s a great reference, a great swing,’’ said Jones. “I look at some of the stuff he does and try to apply it however I can.’’
What Aaron Judge has noticed in Spencer Jones’ swing
Judge has also been a sounding board for Jones, and the captain has noticed a subtle swing difference.
“The minute he puts that foot down, that little toe tap, he’s ready to hit,’’ said Judge. “Maybe they might have gotten him with a lot of high heaters in the past, or in the last season.
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“He doesn’t have a big leg kick, so he doesn’t have to worry about getting that (foot) down; he’s ready to hit from the very beginning.
“I like the results I saw,’’ Judge said of Jones’ homer. “That quickness, that readiness’’ to Jones’ hitting technique “is really going to be a game changer for him.’’
Aaron Judge comes out slugging
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) bats against Detroit Tigers during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Judge’s early prep for the World Baseball Classic plainly has him ahead of the game.
“Even going back to last year, trying to get more at-bats early on so I can be ready in April,’’ Judge said after smashing home runs to center and left field Saturday.
Judge got off to a slow April start in 2024, the first of his back-to-back MVP seasons, and the WBC begins in early March.
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“You don’t want to get exposed. You’re playing for your country, so you’ve got to be ready to go,’’ said Judge, adding that “if I don’t have results, you’re going to ask questions – what happened to the power?
“So, glad I don’t have to talk about that,’’ said Judge. “It’s about getting ready at this point in my career. I’ve got things I need to work on, things I need to do’’ leading into his age 34 season.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Carlos Lagrange hits 102.4 mph. Takeaways from Yankees exhibition game