The New York Yankees may need to make a hard decision after another disappointing performance from infielder Josh Donaldson in Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners.
The veteran player, who commands a $25 million paycheck, now boasts a dismal .127 batting average with a .200 OBP for the season, numbers that cannot be ignored.
The Decline of Josh Donaldson
Despite recording impressive metrics such as a 48.9% hard-hit rate, 22.2% barrel rate, and a 91.3 mph exit velocity, Donaldson’s slugging metrics cannot compensate for his underperformance forever. His batting average and on-base percentage are among the worst in the league, reflected by a 62 wRC+ that suggests he’s 38% below the performance of an average MLB player.