So, like, Paul Goldschmidt from the New York Yankees, you know, he’s been kind of a big deal lately. He’s like, celebrating and hitting home runs and stuff. I mean, after the World Series in 2024, the Yankees were in a pickle, okay? They needed a first baseman real bad. Ever since that whole Rizzo and Tatis Jr. incident in 2023, they’ve been struggling at that spot. Like, seriously, their OPS was a joke – the worst in the whole MLB. So, they let Rizzo go and signed Goldschmidt to a one-year deal. People were iffy about it, though. He’s getting older, had a rough season, and the team lost Juan Soto. But hey, fast forward to now, and Goldschmidt is making things happen, just not in the way you might expect. He’s not hitting homers left and right like before – he’s all about getting on base and being a team player. Aaron Boone, the manager, even had some nice things to say about him on a podcast, mentioning his experience and game smarts. And sure, Aaron Judge is killing it with his insane stats, but Goldschmidt is quietly doing his thing too. His average is solid, he’s getting on base a ton, and he’s racking up hits like nobody’s business. Judge himself even gave props to Goldschmidt after a great game against the Guardians. Goldschmidt’s approach hasn’t changed much – he’s not trying to swing for the fences every time. He just goes with the flow and lets the hits come to him. His hitting coach calls him a “professional hitter” and he’s been shining in the leadoff spot. Plus, he’s been demolishing left-handed pitchers, which is pretty impressive. I mean, two homers off lefties? That’s no joke. Goldschmidt’s contribution to the team hasn’t gone unnoticed by his teammates either. Judge knows that having a former MVP like Goldschmidt in the lineup is a game-changer. So yeah, Goldschmidt may not be hitting dingers left and right, but he’s doing his part for the team and making things happen on the field. And hey, that’s what really matters in the end, right?

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