DJ LeMahieu Expected To Hit Leadoff In 2024
9 months agoNew York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is expected to be the team's leadoff hitter in the 2024 season, according to manager Aaron Boone. "I want it to be DJ. Hopefully it is," Boone said when asked about the team's plans for the leadoff spot. It was also reported earlier in the offseason that LeMahieu would serve as the Yankees' primary third baseman this season. The 35-year-old endured a down season at the plate, by his standards, in 2023 as he hit .243 with 15 home runs and a .717 OPS across 136 games played. Perhaps most concerning is the fact his strikeout rate jumped all the way to 22.2%, a figure far beyond his 15.2% career mark and the highest rate of his MLB career. He also drew walks at a solid 10.7% clip a season ago.
Source: Chris Kirschner
Source: Chris Kirschner