3 Yankees poised to start strong in shortened season

A look at three Yankees set to explode once the 2020 season begins

2B DJ LeMahieu

Pick your adjective. Composed. Focus. Unfazed.

No matter what the 2020 season looks like, Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu will likely be his typical self.

Throughout his career, LeMahieu has been the definition of consistency. Take a look at any of his career splits. Break him down month-by-month, first half or second half of the year or where he sits in the batting order and LeMahieu’s numbers are eerily similar.

The consistency is apparent when looking at his career splits for the first and second half of seasons. In his career, he boasts a .302/.355/.417 in the first half and a .302/.352/.429 in the second half of the year.

Of course, LeMahieu proved last season that no pressure is too big for him. The bright lights of New York were something he fed off on his way to a top-five MVP finish, All-Star appearance, and Silver Slugger Award.

Lengthy slumps seem impossible to LeMahieu thanks to his approach at the plate. In the modern game where strikeouts and home runs dominate, LeMahieu has a change of pace, old-school style of hitting.

Plus, LeMahieu has a contract to play for. Looking back, the Yankees two-year, $24 million deal may be one of general manager Brian Cashman’s best transactions. Entering his age 31 season, LeMahieu should have a few strong seasons ahead of him as he enters the backend of his prime.

From what Yankees fans witnessed a year ago, LeMaheiu certainly doesn’t need any more reason to be one of the team’s top contributors this season.

With his no-nonsense makeup, LeMahieu projects as a reliable hitter regardless of how baseball will look in the near future.