The sudden burst of clutch hitting off the bat of Yuli Gurriel inspired me to take a deeper look into the numbers. Just how valuable has Gurriel been to the Astros, and how long will the 35-year-old be in Houston?
The answers are a bit complicated, and some things are not easy to quantify. It’s also tough to predict how things will go in the future, but Gurriel’s age and contract situation can shed some light.
The Numbers
Gurriel’s numbers at the plate are down this season compared to his past two campaigns.