If the 2019 season didn’t make it clear, New York Yankees’ outfielder Brett Gardner brings an important skill set to the table for the Bronx Bombers.
He may be a 36-year-old ancient relic patrolling an outfield that consists of young superstars. He may be a career .260 hitter for the Yankees. But he’s also the last of his kind, and that deserves a hell of a lot of respect from fans and media alike.
As it stands, Gardner is the only remaining player from the World Series championship roster. And, from the looks of it, Gardner will both start and finish out his career in the same place, something that is unheard of as of late.