The New York Yankees are wading through a disheartening 2023 season fraught with analytical missteps and ill-advised judgments. We could dwell on general manager Brian Cashman’s string of regrettable trades in recent years, but steering our focus toward the future seems more constructive.
This season, the Yankees’ offense is mired in a slump, with a batting average ranked 29th in the league at .228 and an on-base percentage standing at 26th with a meager .303. Despite boasting the fifth-highest home run tally at 190, these stats haven’t translated into wins. The takeaway is glaringly simple: solo homers offer scant value if you’re not getting players on base or driving them in.