The New York Yankees have transformed their mentality over the past few seasons, taking a more home-run centric approach to their offense.
They ranked second in 2019 behind only the Minnesota Twins in the home-run category, and that was with a majority of their sluggers out for the season. However, there’s a distinct correlation to home runs and being absolutely jacked.
Who’s the most ripped New York Yankees player?
Let’s ranks the biggest players one-through-five:
5th place: Gary Sanchez
Weight/Height: 6-foot-2, 230-pounds
Sanchez has slimmed down this year to increase his core muscle strength, but injuries have continued to plague his development. This season, he’s featuring a new stance behind the plate, helping mitigate passed balls and increase his framing efficiency.
4th place: Luke Voit
Weight/Height: 6-foot-3, 235-pounds
Voit is hoping to return to form after suffering a sports hernia last season. He’s a quality player with tons of untapped potential, and that’s exactly what Aaron Boone sees in the infielder. Featuring as another slugger for the Bombers, Voit will likely slot in as a 6th batter in the lineup.
3rd place: Aroldis Chapman
Weight/Height: 6-foot-4, 212-pounds
Chapman is a surprising name on this list, but if you’ve seen his latest post, you’d know how ripped he really is. As one of the best closers in the MLB, the “Cuban Missle” lives up to his name.
Aroldis Chapman got anchor arms pic.twitter.com/MueqI8fo4e
— Ben Porter (@Ben13Porter) March 29, 2020
2nd place: Giancarlo Stanton
Weight/Height: 6-foot-6, 245-pounds
Stanton is one of the bigger hitters in the league, and he’s known for being ripped. Unfortunately, his body-builder physique is also his biggest downfall, as it has made him more injury-prone. Soft tissue injuries have plagued Stanton the past few seasons, and he started this spring with a calf strain that just recently completed healing.
1st place: Aaron Judge
Weight/Height:6-foot-7, 282-pounds
Judge is a mammoth compared to most Major League Baseball players. His size and stature in the box often have umpires guessing his strike zone, which has ultimately hurt him in the past. Judge is also returning from an injury (stress fractured rib) and will be looking to play his first healthy season since 2017.