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ANALYSIS: So far in 2015, Chris Young has been everything Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi could have imagined, and then some. In fact, I think you could go as far as to see he has already exceeded some expectations. Through 72 at-bats with his new ball club, the 31-year-old outfielder is hitting .306 with six home runs and 12 runs batted in. In all of 2014, Young managed just 11 home runs and had a .222 batting average which was .13 points lower than his career average.
A look at his numbers, namely his .333 BABIP, suggests he could be due to fall in the direction of his career .273 average in that category, but the fall in his overall value might not be too affected. His biggest value to fantasy owners right now is in the power he provides, and a look at his home/road splits Yankee Stadium hasn't been assisting much in the supply of home runs - four of his six blasts have come on the road. A lot of his success this year can be attributed to the way he's been hitting lefties. It's a small sample, but in 30 at-bats, he's batting .433 with three home runs and six walks. In American League only leagues and deeper, mixed leagues, he is worth an add if you are looking for a source of power.
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