Twenty-two games into the new season, Giancarlo Stanton has yet to provide the Yankees will the kind of impact expected from the reigning NL MVP. Granted, he is hitting .213/.307/.438 (105 wRC+), so it’s not Stanton has been completely useless. He just hasn’t been an MVP caliber performer to date. It’s early. Give him some time to get comfortable and he’ll mash.
Last year Stanton made a noticeable in-season adjustment and closed up his batting stance, allowing him to better reach the outside pitch. That closed stance remains this year. Stanton now appears to be making another adjustment, and it’s a common one for new Yankees: He’s taking aim at Yankee Stadium’s short right field porch.