The New York Yankees look for each other when their captain is absent, as evidenced by their record of thirteen wins against sixteen losses without the services of the Judge.
In these moments, the other Bombardiers must take over, which unfortunately has not been the case in recent weeks.
Except for Billy McKinney, who had been specifically called up to take Judge’s place in the lineup.
Since his recall on June 7, the outfielder has proven to be the Yankees’ best positional player, a big and pleasant surprise.
McKinney hit the trails in fifteen of the sixteen meetings he played in addition to cannonading four long balls.
Since Judge fell in action, McKinney’s OPS is 195 points higher than the Yankees’ second-closest player, Willie Calhoun. He also leads the team in home runs, batting average, hits and RBIs.
And the 28-year-old does not intend to stop there. However, he focuses on the present moment.
I just try to stay in the moment and not really worry and get frustrated. This is the big league. Guys are good.
The one who has evolved for six MLB clubs in six years now hopes to make his niche in the Bronx. If he continues to perform at this level, it could happen sooner rather than later.
