Though his offense is the biggest reason why the Yankees value DJ LeMahieu, his glove is an even more important part of his game this season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — DJ LeMahieu’s health isn’t only making a difference at the plate.
“I feel comfortable defensively everywhere now,’’ LeMahieu said of the impact offseason sports hernia surgery had on him. “I feel quicker and can get to a few more balls and set my feet better to throw.” He’s also made Gleyber Torres’ slow start easier to deal with, since LeMahieu can slide over there or fill-in when Anthony Rizzo needs a day off at first base.Though LeMahieu has built a reputation as a strong hitter — and has looked the part again in the first month of this season — he said Friday he considers himself a “defense-first” player.
While Fangraphs ranks LeMahieu as a slightly below average second baseman this year, with a negative defensive runs scored number, but he’s stood out at third, where he would rank second in DRS if he played there enough to qualify — behind only San Diego’s Manny Machado and tied with Nolan Arenado of the Cardinals.
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