If you had to describe James Paxton’s 2019 season using a couple of words, you’d probably say “up and down.” He has had starts where he throws eight shutout innings, and on the other hand, games where he has been shelled for seven runs. While his overall performance has been inconsistent, there’s one thing for sure: he is a better pitcher when he is in the Bronx.
Prior to being traded to the Yankees over the offseason, Paxton had pitched under the bright lights of Yankee Stadium just once in his entire career.