New York Yankees: Gardner deserves All-Star consideration
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is finding a turnaround from last season. He deserves some serious All-Star consideration.
Just a few short months ago New York Yankees fans were calling for the team to either trade or designate Brett Gardner for assignment.
After driving-in less than 70 runs in the previous five seasons, there were serious talks about trading the oldest-tenured Yankee.
Fast forward a few months to June, and Gardner has not only silenced his critics, but has also made a legitimate case to garner some All-Star consideration.
Gardner has gotten off to an unbelievably hot start this season, collecting 51 hits, including 12 home runs and 26 RBI while maintaining a respectable .270 batting average. He’s currently 11th in voting for American League outfielders, but when comparing these statistics to his
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counterparts, that ranking seems quite low.
He ranks third in runs scored among all outfielders with 38, only trailing Tampa Bay’s Corey Dickerson and teammate Aaron Judge, but leads all left fielders in the American League.
Among outfielders, Gardner ranks third in WAR with 2.5, only falling behind Dickerson, Judge and the injured Mike Trout.
He’s tied for second among left fielders with 10 doubles, second in home runs behind Oakland’s Khris Davis with 12 and tied for second in hits.
He’s also sixth in RBI, third in OBP at .356, first in slugging percentage at .524 and in OPS at .880.
Gardner’s .270 average is good for second-best among outfielders in the American League, with Cleveland’s Michael Brantley, and is tied for second in walks with 25. He’s gotten it done in the field as well, tallying three assists which is good for third-best among left fielders in the league.
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Brett Gardner doesn’t have the most eye-popping numbers when compared to all American League outfielders and players. When compared to that of left fielders, however, it’s clear that Gardner is one of the best at that position in the league.
He’s in the top four or five in virtually every statistical category, and with Trout’s injury opening up a spot on the roster, Gardner could give the baseball world yet another surprise in a season that has been full of them so far.