This article from Robert Orr of Baseball Prospectus is one of the best analytical pieces I’ve read all year. In the most recent iterations of the New York Yankees, I’ve often been frustrated with the shape of some hitters’ production. I don’t mean that in a specific way, but rather in a lineup construction way. It’s fantastic to have hitters with the ability to draw walks, but there is a fine line between taking to take and taking because it’s not a pitch you can do damage on. Being aggressive when given the chance and being patient at the right time is the model approach for any hitter.
How do the Yankees rank in this new swing decision metric?
