Yankees Prospect Kyle West Hits Two 450-Foot Homers as Salt River Scores 20
Yankees prospect Kyle West crushed two 450-foot-plus home runs as Salt River beat Surprise 20-4 in the Arizona Fall League on October 26.
World Baseball News Editorial Team , 1 min read 
New York Yankees prospect Kyle West hit two home runs that traveled more than 450 feet and finished with three hits as the Salt River Rafters overwhelmed the Surprise Saguaros 20-4 in the Arizona Fall League on Monday, October 26.
West’s display stood out even in a game dominated by Salt River’s offense. MLB’s official highlights showed the first baseman driving the ball deep twice, including a 462-foot shot that left his bat at 112 mph. It was the kind of power display that can change how a prospect’s fall season is viewed.
Two long home runs in a 20-run win
Salt River entered Monday in a tightly packed Arizona Fall League race, with several clubs separated by little more than a game. The Rafters then produced their biggest offensive statement of the week, putting 20 runs on the board against Surprise.
West supplied two of the game’s biggest swings. Both home runs cleared the 450-foot mark, and he added another hit to complete a three-hit performance. The 462-foot blast registered a 112 mph exit velocity in MLB’s official video coverage.
The result improved Salt River’s record to 10-8 and moved the Rafters within reach of the league leaders as the fall schedule approached its second half.
Why West’s power matters for the Yankees
West entered the Arizona Fall League with a combination of power and speed already on his résumé. MiLB’s official statistics show that the Yankees’ 2025 13th-round draft pick recorded 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in High-A during the 2026 regular season.
That production came with room for improvement in his overall offensive line, making the fall an opportunity to demonstrate that his raw power can translate into more consistent damage against advanced prospects.
One big afternoon does not settle a player’s long-term outlook. But two 450-foot-plus home runs in the same game provide a particularly clear example of the impact West can make when he squares up the ball.
