What a whirlwind season 2016 has been for the Yankees. Veterans underperformed and then were either shipped or kicked out of town. New players debuted which brought excitement for the future, but when their effect on the field and in the standings was immediate, fans climbed back on the bandwagon. No new player has grabbed more headlines than Gary Sanchez. Despite only two months of play, you can argue he’s been the most impactful – if not valuable – player this season for the Yankees.
Sanchez has been so good that he’s getting serious Rookie of the Year consideration despite playing only 44 games.