The New York Yankees enjoyed a pleasant surprise in third baseman Gio Urshela this past season, as he joined the team as a career-average player who exceeded all expectations in the Bronx.
Urshela finished up 2019 with an impressive .314 batting average with 21 homers, breaking his career highs in nearly every category. General manager Brian Cashman uncovered a lost gem in Gio, but you know what they say, you cannot make diamonds without pressure. The infielder undoubtedly rose to the occasion.
However, his presence and justifiable retention with the Yankees poses a question for youth product, Miguel Andujar, who missed nearly the entire season due to shoulder surgery on a torn labrum.