Joey Gallo Has More Than Twice as Many Strikeouts Than Base Hits

The New York Yankees have acquired Joey Gallo from the Texas Rangers for six minor league players.

Gallo, 27, made his second AL All-Star Team this season. He has belted 25 HRs this season and leads the AL in walks with 74. Gallo was the Rangers number one draft pick in 2012 and made the big club in 2015. 

Although Gallo has power, gets on base and is an above average defender (he won a Gold Glove in 2020 for his outfield play) the Yankees have depleted their farm system for a player who has more than twice as many career strikeouts (797) than base hits (385). 

It will be a few years but I think this deal will do wonder for the Rangers. Gallo will hit some home runs but he'll leave a lot of runners on base. Although the Bronx Bombers will likely have more moves to make in the next 48 hours, I don't think it will be enough to get the Yankees into the post-season.