Yuli Gurriel is a favorite for many Astros’ fans. He had many clutch moments over the years, particularly in the playoffs—which is something he surprisingly exhibited in the playoffs again this season. For me, he always seemed like a contact-oriented bat which complemented the power bats in the lineup. But there is no question that his batting results were not good in the 2022 regular season.
Gurriel will be 39 years old next year, exceeding the final age of most baseball hitters’ career. Given the past season’s performance and Yuli’s age, the Astros are faced with the decision whether to re-sign Gurriel for 2023.