Yankees explore all-time batting order splits featuring notable players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

The New York Yankees analyzed their all-time batting order splits, highlighting player performances in specific lineup positions. Trent Grisham has struggled as the leadoff hitter this season but performed better in other spots. Historical performances were identified, with standout seasons from players like Hank Bauer in 1957 and Bob Meusel in 1920 revealing significant tOPS+ and sOPS+ metrics. The list aims to showcase players who excelled in particular batting order spots, emphasizing the randomness of seasonal splits. Discussions on lineup strategies and player optimization continue as teams assess their hitting orders.
- •Yankees evaluate all-time batting order performance
- •Trent Grisham has a.678 OPS as leadoff hitter
- •Hank Bauer had a 143 tOPS+ batting first in 1957
- •Bob Meusel recorded a 167 tOPS+ batting second in 1920
- •Gleyber Torres excelled with a 174 tOPS+ batting third in 2022
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Yankees’ All-Time “Batting Order Splits” Team
"Let’s have some fun with small sample sizes.
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