Offense - B+
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The Yankee offense has seen a
large improvement from previous seasons, allowing them to opportunity to stay
in games they were losing quite often last year. The club currently sits third
in runs scored (477) and sixth in batting average (.264) something no one could
have though possible when the season began. If they can keep up or perhaps
build on their first half performance it will go a long way in helping the
Yankees reach their goals.
Top Contributor - Aaron Judge
.329 AVG 30 HR 66 RBI
Surprise Contributor - Ronald
Torreyes .278 AVG 2 HR 20 RBI
Low Contributor - Chris Carter .201 AVG 8 HR 26 RBI
Starting Pitching - C+
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One of the biggest concerns
heading into this season was the starting rotation and where the production
would come from. Unfortunately, that remains an issue as the Yankees have not
been able to get much consistency out of all five pitchers. It's hard to find
success if you cannot pitch and the team needs to get this aspect of the game
on the upswing if it wants to compete in the embattled American League playoff
picture.
Top Contributor - Luis Severino
5-4 3.54 ERA
Surprise Contributor - Jordan
Montgomery 6-4 3.65 ERA
Low Contributor - Masahiro
Tanaka 7-8 5.47 ERA
Bullpen - C
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For the past three seasons, one
of the Yankees greatest strengths has been their bullpen. It didn’t matter who
was on the mound, they always managed to get the job done. That has been a
prudent struggle thus far as Joe Girardi simply cannot find a reliable arm for
those key situations. It’s likely that the team will look for help come the
trade deadline, which many are hoping will take some of the edge off a less than
stellar first half for Mike Harkey and crew.
Top Contributor - Adam Warren
35.2 Innings 2.07 ERA
Surprise Contributor - Chasen
Shreve 24.1 Innings 2.96 ERA
Low Contributor - Tyler
Clippard 34.1 Innings 5.24 ERA
