The Yankees offense has gotten off to a roaring start in 2017. Boasting the third best wRC+ in baseball, the team’s ability to hit for power and get on base has made it one of the most well-rounded 1-9 lineups in the game.
A stalwart part of that lineup has been Starlin Castro. The Yankees’ second baseman has been among the American League leaders in hits all season, and Yankee fans and broadcasters have been happy to repeat that throughout the start to the season. Many people believed his start was a turning point in a career that’s stalled somewhat, launching Castro into the discussion with the other best second basemen in the AL.