Trent Grisham, the 28-year-old center fielder for the New York Yankees, is having a breakout season that has caught many off guard. Initially viewed as a throw-in to the Juan Soto deal, Grisham has been putting together impressive statistics that have earned him a near-everyday spot in the Yankees lineup.
Impressive Statistics
In his first 36 games with New York, Grisham has achieved the following:
- Batting Average: .283
- On-base Plus Slugging (OPS): 1.996
- Home Runs: 12
His performance has made him one of the top American League center fielders this season, currently leading all AL center fielders with at least 100 plate appearances in home runs and OPS.
Recognition from Teammates
Grisham’s impressive numbers have also earned him recognition from his teammates. Aaron Judge praised Grisham’s work ethic and potential during an interview:
"It’s incredible. I think that this is what Trent always saw in himself and what a lot of guys saw in him too. Being a first-round pick, coming up with Milwaukee and then getting traded to San Diego and finally traded to us. But I think you give a guy like that — he puts in the work every single day, Gold Glove defender — give him half-a-thousand at-bats, let him go out there do his thing for a whole season, see what happens; good things are gonna happen."
Judge also expressed excitement about watching Grisham play every day:
"It’s been fun to watch; I look forward to more."
Hard Work Pays Off
Grisham’s rise to prominence can be attributed to his hard work on both offense and defense. He was drafted by Milwaukee as their first-round pick (15th overall) in 2015 but struggled early on due to injuries sustained during spring training from 2016 to 2018. He finally made it into big league action for Milwaukee late last year after being called up mid-season when they were short-handed due to injuries.
After joining San Diego via trade last offseason, Grisham played mostly left field until being moved full-time to center field upon his arrival in New York. He now holds down a starting role alongside Aaron Hicks at the top of the order.
Recent Performance
Grisham is currently on a hot streak, having hit safely in nine of the past ten games while driving in five RBIs, including two game-winning hits this month alone. This brings his total to six game-winning hits throughout the entire campaign so far.
Upcoming Challenges
The Yankees are looking forward to seeing how long they can keep their winning streak going against the Toronto Blue Jays, who come into town seeking a bounce back after being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays earlier in the week. Despite losing four straight games, the Blue Jays are still holding onto second place in the division standings, sitting just three games behind the leaders, the Boston Red Sox, who have won eight straight.
Other Notable News
In other baseball news, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May underwent successful Tommy John surgery yesterday morning, according to reports.
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