The New York Yankees are getting nothing offensively from their catchers this year
The New York Yankees are getting next to nothing offensively out of their catchers so far this year. 29-year old Russell Martin got a nice 1-year, $7.5 million dollar deal last winter and he looks like he’s going through the motions while cashing his big checks. Martin has played in 43 games for the Yankees so far this year and he is 24 for 126 (.190 avg, .671 OPS) with 13 runs scored, 4 homers, 12 RBIs and 1 stolen base. Backup catcher Chris Stewart was traded for because he is a good gloveman. Stewart has played in 15 games for the Yankees so far this year and he is 10 for 44 (.227 avg, .494 OPS) with 5 runs scored, 0 homers and 6 RBIs. The Yankees need these guys to start hitting for a batting average over their weight (I think Stewart already is…but barely).