Whether or not you agree with the Yankees’ approach this offseason, we can all agree that they have done nothing to improve themselves. Thus, the pressure will be on the returning players to maintain or improve upon their performances from last season.
One of the biggest surprises in 2012 was the Derek Jeter Renaissance, in which he reversed what was a clear offensive decline over the prior three seasons. Most notably, he experienced an uptick in power, likely aided by an increased effectiveness versus fastballs. Let’s take a gander at how his power has trended.
Derek Jeter’s Isolated Power (Slugging % – Batting Average)
2009: .131
2010: .100
2011: .092
2012: .113
Now, 38 years old and coming off ankle surgery, should we expect a repeat performance from the son of everyone’s favorite dad, Dr. Charles Jeter?
What say you?
13 Comments
bernie January 8, 2013 12:23
derek will do fine he is a pros pro
Insert Cliche Here January 8, 2013 12:33
Yeah!
DormantUlcer January 8, 2013 14:28
Leave that nonsense be.
Henry Cotto January 8, 2013 12:39
I would think that the ankle injury is more likely to effect (or is affect? Damn it) him in the field than at the plate.
Vin January 8, 2013 12:57
That is a scary thought. Even worse range than before?
drugs January 8, 2013 12:52
you dont get better when you get older without em!
Rafael Soriano January 8, 2013 14:16
hello?…hello….please sign me?
Joe Páwlikowski January 8, 2013 14:20
Nunez will be an all star in 2013. Joe Pawl knows this and man taint.
Old Time NM reader January 8, 2013 15:47
Guys I understand you want to up the content by why are you using topics
that MSM is currently discussing?
Isn’t this site for the insightful yankee fan not the surface topic nonsense?
Joe Biden January 9, 2013 14:59
Derek will take cialis before each at bat. Joe G. will have to sub in Nunny when DJ has an erection lasting longer than 4 hours during those long Boston games. I expect him to hit goddammit. If he’s fit to play he’s going to finish his career strong. Plus expect the receded hairline to return to House Party II stylez. jeets will help out Youkilis by answering his personal hygiene questions during those long rain delays.Youk will bcc these findings to Randy Levine. Is there a metric for the effect of Youk’s slippery ball (base) sweat increasing the probability yankees failing to turn a DP?
brian January 11, 2013 10:03
He won’t be playing in 159 games or collecting 216 hits… but can he draw a few more walks, score around 100 runs again and have a productive season while playing maybe 115 games at shortstop and another 35 at DH ? Yes, I think he can/will.
Also, I think last season in general and the ALCS in particular was a wake up call for the fans out there (you know who you are) who’ve taken his heart and leadership for granted all these years…
Sensitive RAB Guy January 14, 2013 01:40
heart & leadership have no place in a serious discussion of sport
brian January 14, 2013 11:52
right, except there is NO WAY ON EARTH the Baltimore Ravens are still playing right now without an unusual amount of it..
Football different from baseball, but still