Brett Gardner is not getting it done for the Yankees. Hitting in front of Aaron Judge should make a good hitter that much better, as pitchers are forced to throw more strikes to keep the bases empty before Judge comes to the plate. However, it’s not working.
Gardner’s numbers have been very disappointing thus far this season with his .230 batting average and an OPS of just .657. His stats vs. right-handed pitchers are even more dismal.
Throw in the fact that Gardner’s power has all but disappeared and that he only has two stolen bases on the year while being picked off twice, and you’ll understand that a good OBP (.