Generally speaking, spring training stats aren’t the most accurate in terms of translation to the regular season. However, they do indicate flow and confidence leading up to Opening Day. For the New York Yankees, we’ve seen players like Estevan Florial and Aaron Judge dominate at the plate and in the field, but others have struggled to get going.
Starting catcher, Gary Sanchez, has once again looked porous at the plate. During Grapefruit League play, Sanchez is 2-for-13 with one RBI and five strikeouts. The injury narrative is getting old and it’s time for “El Gary” to show why he’s a capable starter at the MLB level.