Willie Calhoun is a crucial part of the Yankees’ offense right now. I can’t believe I’m saying that in 2023 (!) but it’s not like it isn’t true. He hardly strikes out, hits for decent power, and has tagged a few clutch hits when the rest of the team has been nearly silent. Even though I wrote about this earlier in the week, I’m still surprised! Aaron Boone has been able to call his name with confidence that he will provide solid at-bats.
This weekend against the Red Sox, he wasn’t necessarily the best player on the field, but Calhoun’s clutch go-ahead home run off Tanner Houck came after multiple swings where Calhoun looked overmatched.