Before getting into any stats it should be mentioned how perfect Ottavino would be in ringing in a new era of the Evil Empire. Not too long ago he said he could strike out Babe Ruth.
“I would strike Babe Ruth out every time. I’m not trying to disrespect him, you know, rest in peace, you know, shout out to Babe Ruth. But, it was a different game, I mean the guy ate hot dogs and drank beer and did whatever he did. It was just a different game.”
At this point, the Yankees just aren’t going to get any love so they might as well go full-on heel and finish off the winter with guys who exude villainous swagger like they’re Ric Flair.