Brett Gardner didn’t know much about DJ LeMahieu before they became teammates this season.
“A couple days into spring training, you could tell he was just a little bit different than everybody else — in a really good way,’’ Gardner said. “He’s extremely focused and really the same guy every single day. He’s all business.’’
The two ended up in the same hitting group in batting practice and Gardner makes a point of watching LeMahieu in the cage.
“Anyone who can hit like he does,” Gardner said, “I pay attention to and appreciate.’’
LeMahieu’s approach at the plate nearly got him his second batting title.