Jhonkensy Noel

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Jhonkensy Noel

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 6' 5", Weight 250 lb.

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Biographical Information[edit]

1B Jhonjensy Noel was signed by the Cleveland Indians as an international amateur free agent on July 15, 2017. A huge man at 6'5", 250 lb., he began his pro career in 2018 with the DSL Indians, batting .260 in 64 games, with 10 homers, a high total for the Dominican Summer League. In 2019, he moved over to the U.S., spending the season with the AZL Indians Blue. He continued to do well, batting .287/.349/.455 in 47 games. However, he then lost a year of development when the minor leagues were shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

In 2021, he resumed his career with the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Low-A East but was injured in late June, went on a brief rehabilitation assignment with the ACL Indians, then in mid-August was promoted to the Lake County Captains to finish the season. In all, he appeared in 70 games, and hit a scorching .340/.390/.615, including a .393 batting average in 38 games at Lynchburg. He also hit 19 homers and drove in 66 runs. He was named the top prospect in the Low-A east (soon to be renamed the Carolina League) after the season and an Indians organizational All-Star. In 2022, he was with three teams again, starting off with Lake County in the Midwest League, then being promoted to the Akron Rubber Ducks of the Eastern League, before getting a quick four-game look with the Columbus Clippers of the AAA International League. He batted .229/.310/.489 in 133 games, his batting average falling noticeably, but not his power as he banged 26 doubles and 32 homers. He also scored 80 runs and drive in 84. He was named to the American League team for the 2022 Futures Game and an organizational All-Star for the now Cleveland Guardians.

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