Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones is heading into the offseason as an engaged man. The 25-year-old and his partner, Ava O’Connor, announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post on Saturday, Oct. 31, with photos showing the proposal on the observation deck of the Empire State Building.
The carousel also showed the couple celebrating around New York City.
“Forever starts today. I feel like the luckiest man on Earth to propose to the most beautiful, intelligent, and sweetest woman I’ve ever met. You’ve elevated my life in so many ways & I can’t wait to take your hand in marriage,” the Instagram post was captioned.
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“You are the brightest light in a city of endless opportunities. I truly believe the world is ours when I am with you. There is nothing we cannot do when we are together. You are so easy to love. The Joneses coming soon!”
O’Connor, an investment banking analyst in New York, has been photographed with Jones since mid-2024.
Spencer Jones’ girlfriend, Ava O’Connor, reflects on memorable 2026 season
On Friday, Ava O’Connor posted to Instagram, reflecting on a memorable 2026 season and paying brief tribute to the city where it all took place.
“Missing season already in the greatest city in the world 💙🗽,” Ava O’Connor posted to Instagram.
In 86 games as a rookie, Jones hit .245 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs after going 25th overall to the Yankees in 2022. The season ended with an ALDS loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Edited by Raghav Mehta
