Entering his second season at the helm of the Yankees, Aaron Boone seemingly has become more comfortable making decisions. But has anything really changed since last season? Let’s dive right in.
Bullpen usage
Bullpen usage is a big point when it comes to fans evaluating managers. In 2018, Boone used an average of 4.1 pitchers per game (P/G). That’s up a tick this year at 4.2. Both years have been ever so slightly below league average (96 P/G+ and 99 P/G+ in 2018 and 2019, respectively).
When it comes to usage of different pitchers, the below table gives the breakdown of some of the most-used relivers.