The firing of hitting coach Dillon Lawson and the subsequent hiring of Sean Casey by the Yankees was a desperate move aimed at appeasing an angry fan base. It was akin to a struggling football team turning to their backup quarterback, a move that often fails to yield positive results. Unfortunately, this has been the case for the Yankees, as their offensive production under Sean Casey has remained nearly identical to when Dillon Lawson was in charge.
During the first half of the season, the Yankees posted a slash line of .231/.301/.410. Since Lawson’s departure, they have recorded a slash line of .232/.325/.376. Although their on-base percentage has improved slightly, their slugging and OPS have worsened. Additionally, they are averaging 3.9 runs per game under Casey’s guidance, compared to 4.4 beforehand.
Despite the coaching change, the Yankees’ offense has shown no signs of improvement. “At the end of the day, we just have to continue to put pressure on the starter and we have to continue to score runs,” stated Casey. He emphasized the importance of getting runners on base and capitalizing on scoring opportunities, especially against strong pitching teams like the Braves.
Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged that there have been improvements in certain aspects, such as the Yankees taking better at-bats and making it tougher for opposing pitchers. However, consistency has eluded them, as they have alternated between strong performances and shaky ones.
Currently, the Yankees are in a minor slump, having scored only three runs in their last 21 innings. In their recent loss against the Braves, they managed just a single hit against a pitcher who had struggled in previous outings. Boone expressed that there have been periods in the past few weeks where the team has put together solid performances, but they have not been able to break through consistently.
Casey, who has never been a hitting coach before, remains optimistic despite the team’s struggles. He believes that with the players’ hard work and determination, the results will eventually turn around. However, he acknowledges that this season might be one of those where things simply don’t click.
As the Yankees enter the final stretch of the season, Casey is enjoying his role and sees himself potentially continuing in this position for a long time. He considers being part of the Yankees organization an incredible experience. However, the ultimate measure of success lies in the team’s performance on the field, and the current results are far from satisfying.
Casey remains hopeful that the team can turn things around in the remaining 40 games of the season and secure a postseason berth. He recognizes that there will always be ups and downs in baseball, and the challenge now is to be consistently strong for the rest of the season.
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