History will likely view the 2022 New York Yankees in a strange fashion. The first word that will come to mind is inconsistency, which is rather strange for a 99-win team, but also completely understandable for anyone familiar with how those 99 wins came together. A ballclub that was on pace for a record-breaking season in the first half ultimately faltered in the latter part of the season and came dangerously close to losing a division title that seemed like an inevitability at one point.
This season came to an end on Sunday, with a very demoralizing sweep at the hands of the Houston Astros, and before diving into all that went wrong, and all that needs to be improved moving forward, I want acknowledge one player that actually performed well in the playoffs, even if the final taste will be a bit sour.