Preseason projections for Yankee hitters provide a benchmark for evaluation at midseason. Many hitters have performed well, including Aaron Judge, who leads all players with 35 homers and a 219 wRC+, both exceptional figures. Jazz Chisholm Jr. shines in his first full season, with a projected 115 wRC+ but currently achieving a career-best 140 wRC+ despite limited games played. These insights provide a snapshot of player performances versus early expectations, highlighting both successes and anticipated challenges ahead as the season progresses.
Preseason projections are always a fun conversation piece in the depths of the offseason. Now that we find ourselves at the All-Star break, it can be a fun exercise to look back and see how some of the Yankee hitters have done thus far compared to those projections.
Aaron Judge once again breaking relatively new ground for how good a hitter can be. Even fewer can blow it out of the water. He has already amassed 35 homers in his 96 games thus far, and his 219 wRC+ at this point is matching his mark from last season.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been another one to surpass expectations, having a career year in his first full season with the Yankees. While he has missed some time, he has accumulated nearly 70 percent of that value in just 65 games, while posting a would-be career best 140 wRC+.
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