Although I was out in Colorado for MLB All-Star Festivities, I decided not to attend the Futures Game.
It wasn't for lack of interest. I just had better things to do in Denver that afternoon, including visiting one of my old college roommates.
One of the most surprising storylines of the game was that Jasson Dominguez was selected to the AL squad. At the time, he had less than 10 games to his credit, so it was definitely a leap.
Still, it's an exhibition game, and he's one of the game's top prospects. Maybe some guys deserved it more, but to me, if baseball has a chance to showcase young players who might be household names one day, they should do it. The game means nothing, so bring your big guns and show them off.
Dominguez hit a 100mph+ rocket for an out, but otherwise the game was uneventful for him. Still, it gave him a chance to be around other top prospects, many who are right on the doorstep of the majors. Hopefully he noticed how they prepared for the game, and took some notes. One note I hope he didn't take was letting the NL win. We all know that doesn't happen in the big boys game.
As expected, Topps put out a few cards to commemorate the game via Topps Now. Dominguez received one, so I headed to eBay and scooped it up for half the price that it goes for on Topps website. Dominguez cards are still rare enough to me that I don't mind spending a couple bucks for them here and there.
It's not first Bowman Chrome, but it's still pretty cool.
Kid gets a card for essentially not accomplishing anything? This is like the cardboard equivalent of a participation trophy!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to add another Dominguez to your collection... but the idea of Topps creating a card for the 2nd youngest player in an All-Star Futures game is a headscratcher.
ReplyDeleteThe caption was stupid. I would have just been fine if it was "Dominguez represents Yankees in Futures Game" or something.
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