The Yankees are known as one of the most analytically-driven teams in MLB, as baseball insiders estimate that their research and development department is among the largest in the majors. Under the direction of Brian Cashman, that approach has guided the Yankees through their “rebuild” and current resurgence, leading them to a 100-win season in 2018.
An early exit in the ALDS at the hands of the Boston Red Sox, however, has many fans pointing to the Yankees’ reliance on analytics as a possible cause for their troubles. This is largely because many of the problems that plagued the Yankees throughout the season - inconsistent starting pitching, questionable bullpen usage, and an inability to hit with runners in scoring position - reared their ugly heads in the series.