Our Yankees 2021 preview series today shifts to the middle of the diamond, setting our focus on second base.
DJ LeMahieu was more than just a key free agent who re-signed with the New York Yankees this offseason.
Sure, the main perks of having him on the team are nice. He’s a two-time batting champion and one of the most feared hitters in baseball. Playing in Yankee Stadium makes him a threat for both contact and power. In his first season in pinstripes, in 2019, he hit a career-high 26 home runs.