

Note: The Yankees were known as the Highlanders from 1903-1912.

If there is only a single year listed in italics, it is followed by a note indicating whether the Yankees were their first or last major league team. A name listed in italics indicates that the individual never played for any other major league team otherwise, a year in italics indicates that the Yankees were either the first or last major league team for which the person played. New York Yankees leaderboards for 2015 shortstops with dashboard. Players currently with the team are listed in bold. Derek Jeter may have become a legend in New York, but there's just as much love for the former New York Yankees shortstop in his home state of Michigan. G Mike Gallego, SS-2B, 199294 Oscar Gamble, OF-DH, 1976, 1979-1984 Dmaso Garca, 2B-SS, 197879 Karim Garca, OF, 200203 Billy Gardner, 2B, 196162 Rob. The name of each player is followed by the position they primarily played with the Yankees – which may be different from the position they primarily played during their career – and then by their years with the team, and finally by any major awards won while with the Yankees. I do believe it could be one of these five.This list is incomplete you can help by expanding it. I don’t believe that player is Brendan Ryan or Eduardo Nunez. The Yankees are going to need a new starter at short in 2015. There are others like Yunel Escobar who could be out there too. Does he just have okay offensive skills or can he be an above average producer? His WAR has dropped from 4.8 to just 1.2 last year. At 29 as a free agent, Cabrera could really cash in. Hardy won’t wow anyone with his on-base skills, but right-handed pop from the shortstop position is never a bad thing.Īsdrubal Cabrera: After his 2011 breakout campaign, his average, slugging, RBI, homers and doubles have all declined. He’s hit 20 or more home runs in five of his nine years. Hardy: Hardy is a steady, Gold Glove-caliber fielder. He isn’t the best fielder, but the A’s may not be able to afford him. 297 career hitter against left-handed pitching.

On a side note, he can play second and third as well as short so he could be an option all over the infield. Bob Sheppard’s recorded voice will not intone, Num-bah 2, Der-ek Jee-tah, Num-bah. Trey Sweeney earned their first-round pick, and they are likely to sign international prodigy Roderick Arias. Oswald Peraza put on a show and reached Triple-A (late). Anthony Volpe was one of the best players in the minor leagues. Jed Lowrie: Lowrie will turn 30 this year and enjoyed his best and healthiest season of his career. The Yankees are in transition again the tricky transition of replacing a revered player. If you follow the Yankees system, you know that 2021 was the year of the shortstop. Drew is a left-handed bat, which always plays well at Yankee stadium. The Yankees could just add him right now, have him play all over the infield if he’s willing and then take over duties in 2015. Stephen Drew: Yes, he’s on the market right now, and he’s looking for an opt-out in his deal for this season. If the Dodgers want him and Ramirez wants to be there I can’t see him leaving, however, if he were to, the Yankees would have to be interested in the 31-year-old with his kind of hitting ability. Ramirez says he wants to be a Dodger for life, though he could find himself playing third between Dee Gordon and the newly signed Erisbel Arruebarruena. and Ryan Robertson also Wayne Coffey, Yankee Shortstop Andre Robertson and. Hanley Ramirez: I don’t think he will hit the market, but as of this moment, he’s eligible. Interview with Jim and Vickie Ullom, 2015. I’m not sure that option currently exists on the roster, but the potential free agent class in 2015 is pretty deep. In an ideal world (also known as an alternate reality), Gleyber Torres becomes a star shortstop and the Yankees spend their resources elsewhere. Just like the New York Yankees organization, we need to think about who may replace him. However, the upcoming free-agent market offers a unique opportunity to land a premium MLB shortstop for nothing more than money. I’ve watched Jeter’s entire career, going from baby-faced rookie to All-Star to captain to legendary Yankee. Yeah, I’m not thrilled about Derek Jeter retiring. Hardy (2) doubles in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. All-Stars 2015, Brett Gardner, OF Mark Teixeira, 1B Dellin Betances, P 2014, Derek Jeter, SS Masahiro Tanaka, P Dellin Betances, P 2013, Robinson Cano. Baltimore, MD, USA Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J.
