The Yankees shortstop was especially hard on himself, whether or not he had reason to be, and at times it appeared to affect his play.
Ever since Kiner-Falefa was acquired from the Twins at the beginning of spring training last year, he has been tabbed as merely a stopgap until the Yankees’ two promising shortstop prospects were ready. While Peraza began to push through at the end of last season, including a pair of starts in the ALCS, and Volpe may have the highest ceiling of the three, Kiner-Falefa plans on putting up a fight in the competition.
“I just want to be here and I want to help the team. If that means one of those other guys being there, I’m all for it, but I’m not going to sulk about it. I’m just going to be ready and do everything I can to help the team win.”The Yankees liked Kiner-Falefa’s confidence when they brought him on last year, but he admitted that he lost some of it throughout the course of the season, which sometimes showed in his play.
“I’m a lot better player than I showed last year,” he said. “I think last year I doubted myself a little bit. I second-guessed myself on certain things. One of the big things was routine plays. Before, I had nothing to lose. In Texas, I felt like whatever. Last year playing on my favorite team, especially in New York, it sped up on me a little bit. So this year I’m more prepared and willing to learn. I’m willing to get better. Whatever happens, I’ll be ready for it this year.
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