He doesn’t try and launch every pitch. He fouls tough strikes off, especially with 2 strikes. He hits the ball where it’s pitched. In other words, an old school type hitter.
The homer he hit the other night was on the 10th or 11th pitch of the AB. Osuna made several very good pitches that were fouled off before LaMahieu got something to drive. He’s a real good hitter and former NL batting champ, and has been fantastic his age 25-30 seasons (something to consider in your zeal to trade Benintendi).
The Yankees could go 0-162 and it wouldn't be enough
I actually do wonder what goes on there. Too many players arrive in NY, have a career year or 2, and don’t do squat once they move on.
Not going to attribute LaMahieu’s year to the special sauce, he’s been real good the last 4-5 years with the Rockies. The homer increase has to be the little league distance in RF at Yankee Stadium.
Oh, in the spirit of our Alma Mater’s opponent this Saturday, Michigan sucks.
Last edited by illinoisredsox; 10-21-2019 at 10:02 PM.
The Yankees could go 0-162 and it wouldn't be enough