When the Yankees acquired Didi Gregorius, they viewed him as a project. He was a guy with a lot of potential, who hadn’t played full-time yet in the majors. The verdict was out on whether he could be an adequate replacement for Derek Jeter.
Well, if the first half of 2016 is any indication, Didi is here to stay. He’s coming into his own as a player, and it’s been really fun to watch.
The 26-year-old shortstop is hitting .298/.328/.468 with 11 homers (career high) and 41 RBI, and has established himself as one of the best hitters on the team.