Looking back, the 2022 Yankees were a team that, despite its high-performing starting rotation and powerful (albeit inconsistent) lineup, ought to be known primarily for its defensive prowess. No matter how you look at it, their defense was elite: their 129 Defensive Runs Saved led the league by more than 50 runs (the Dodgers came in second with “just” 86), their 7.0 UZR/150 was more than two-thirds of a point better than the second-place Cardinals, and their 23 Outs Above Average ranked fifth. Not surprisingly, the team piled up the accolades, with Jose Trevino and DJ LeMahieu each receiving a Gold Glove Award (with Trevino also winning the Platinum Glove) and the team earning the teamwide Gold Glove for the 2022 season.
The Yankees defense isn’t the strength it was last year
