The New York Yankees finished up a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday evening. By a score of 10-7, the Yankees had eight homers in their eighth consecutive victory.
They are now preparing for a matchup against the Boston Red Sox, who have been awful during the abbreviated 2020 season. The Yankees should steamroll them with ease, especially as Aaron Judge prepares to return on a full-time basis. They also gained back Gleyber Torres to finish this sweep, providing essential momentum that could lead them into a top seed in the playoffs.
Nonetheless, one undervalued player delivered a quote after Thursday’s win that will surely hit you in the heart. Outfielder Clint Frazier, who has battled adversity to reach this point in his career, is finally an every-day starter with the team. He now represents the complete package — an offensive weapon who also contributes defensively. Last year, he struggled in the outfield but returned in 2020 a different human being. At just 26 years old, the Yankees simply can’t keep him on the bench any longer.
“To be the one that gets to go out there when the team’s at full strength meant a lot to me”
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The Bombers have control over Frazier until 2025, and I expect him to be an influential factor moving forward within their ranks. It was thought that he might be a trade option at the deadline this year, but general manager Brian Cashman waited idly by and let the deadline pass without any deals. So far, it seems to have paid off, as they are fully healthy team has returned in full force.
Over 31 games this year, Frazier is hitting .291 with seven homers and 23 RBIs. Defensively, he has just one error and a .980 fielding percentage. Compared to last season, he had three errors and a .963 fielding percentage. His maturity has been an amazing development for the Yankees, who now consider him an integral part of the outfield moving forward.