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Yankees Appoint MIT Physicist as New Major League Analyst

Aaron Judge endorses the hiring of Aaron Leanhardt, emphasizing his unique approach to analytics.

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Overview

  • Aaron Judge, the Yankees captain, has expressed strong support for Aaron Leanhardt, the team's new Major League analyst, highlighting his effective communication of analytical data.
  • Leanhardt, a former MIT physicist and hitting coach, has been with the Yankees organization since 2018 and is praised for his deep understanding of baseball analytics.
  • The appointment comes after a disappointing 82-80 season, with Judge and other players calling for improvements in how analytical data is delivered.
  • Manager Aaron Boone and pitcher Gerrit Cole have also voiced their support for Leanhardt, citing his work ethic and analytical skills.
  • Leanhardt's unique background includes NASA-funded research and a tenure as a Michigan physics professor, bringing a fresh perspective to the Yankees' analytical approach.