Lots of ink has been spilled over the impending doom of the shift, and what it means for the pitchers, hitters, and defenders who have been victimized by it and the beneficiaries of it in increasing numbers the last several years. The Yankees aren’t in a position to bear the brunt of the changes, fortunately. Baseball Savant had them shifting on just 25.8% of plate appearances in 2022, the fifth-lowest rate in the game. Of course, that wasn’t spread out evenly across their entire staff. I’m here to talk about the two Yankees in particular who look to have the biggest adjustments to make in terms of defensive alignment in 2023: Luis Severino and Domingo Germán.
Shift ban incoming: How will Yankees pitchers adjust?
