No analyzation, opinion or commentary today – just some numbers I came across that I found interesting and I thought you might find interesting as well. And yes, I’m aware of sample size which I why I said no analyzation or judgment – just a reminder that some players were FAR better with the Yankees than many fans remember.
Average WAR per 162 G, as Yankees, since 1970, minimum 250 games with NYY:
- Rickey Henderson 8.4
- Aaron Judge 7.8
- Alex Rodriguez 5.8
- Thurman Munson 5.3
- Willie Randolph 5.2
- Robinson Cano 5.2
- Mike Gallego 5.2
- Mickey Rivers 5
- Wade Boggs 4.9
- Gary Sanchez 4.9
- Brett Gardner 4.5
- Roy White 4.4
- Reggie Jackson 4.3
- Derek Jeter 4.2
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Mike Gallego! Am I safe in assuming that was because of his defense?
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Mostly – Small sample size (only 261 games), plus OBP, played multiple premium positions very well.
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