Yankees' prospect hits 441-foot home run in return from injury

Jackson Lovich, a 16th-round draft pick, made a big statement in his first game back.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:28am

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Jackson Lovich, a prospect in the New York Yankees' minor league system, hit a 441-foot home run in his first game back after returning from injury. Lovich, a 6-foot-3 infielder drafted in the 16th round in 2025, had been sidelined but made an immediate impact with the mammoth home run that left the ballpark at over 113 mph.

Why it matters

Lovich was not a highly touted draft pick, but his impressive return from injury and immediate power display could help boost his standing within the Yankees' organization as he looks to climb the minor league ranks.

The details

In his first game back with the Yankees' Single-A affiliate in Tampa, Florida, Lovich hit a 441-foot home run that left the bat at over 113 mph. Lovich had only played six games at that level in 2025 after being drafted, but he made a big statement with the long ball in his return to action this season.

  • Lovich was drafted by the Yankees in the 16th round in 2025.
  • He played just six games at the Single-A level in 2025.
  • Lovich had not played yet this season prior to his return game on April 9, 2026.

The players

Jackson Lovich

A 6-foot-3 infielder in the New York Yankees' minor league system, drafted in the 16th round in 2025 out of the University of Missouri.

New York Yankees

The professional baseball team based in the Bronx, New York, that plays in Major League Baseball's American League East division.

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What they’re saying

“My #19th ranked Yankee prospect, Jackson Lovich, just hit a ball 113.6 mph 441 ft in his first game back from injury in Tampa😂 I feel like this kid is so slept on in our system. One of the guys I'm most excited to watch.”

— Yankees Stats, Yankees Prospect Analyst

The takeaway

Lovich's impressive return from injury and mammoth home run could help raise his profile within the Yankees' system as he looks to continue his climb through the minor leagues. The team will be eager to see if he can build on this performance and establish himself as a legitimate prospect worth keeping an eye on.