Listening to some of the voices from around the Yankees universe, one might come away with the impression that Gary Sanchez is the worst player in baseball. Detractors complain loudly about his low batting average, lack of hustle, and especially his defense.
I’ll admit, it’s sometimes frustrating watching as passed balls and wild pitches roll back to the screen. But that feeling quickly passes, as I remember with gratitude the Kraken’s most recent bone-crushing home run, while eagerly anticipating the next one.
There’s a reason that Sanchez sometimes looks bad defensively when compared to other catchers: most backstops don’t hit a lick.