At 36-yeard-old, Brett Gardner’s 12 years with the New York Yankees has been filled with ups and downs, but the 2019 season spelled an early exit in the postseason at the hands of the Houston Astros. Gardner signed a one-year, $7.5 million contract before the 2019 season, and there are hopes that he will return next year.
Gardner had one of his best slugging seasons to date, logging 28 homers with a .251 batting average, essentially turning back the clock a few years after seeing his numbers plummeted in 2018. He has proven he still holds value as an offensive player, but he’s also a solid outfielder and leader in the clubhouse.