Being a first baseman for the New York Yankees means filling big shoes.
Some absolute titans have manned the position. Lou Gehrig defined durability for years. Don Mattingly’s smooth lefty swing and slick glove anticipated a bright future before injuries slowed him down. Bill “Moose” Skowron’s strong work ethic made him tough as nails.
And sprinkled in between all of the legends, per usual, were players who tried to fill their shoes. Guys like Tino Martinez and Jason Giambi handled the job well despite not being homegrown players. Others simply couldn’t cut it and washed out early.