Fans On Social Media Sound Off On Gleyber Torres

Anthony Rizzo’s Rare 2 Error Game

Last season, Anthony Rizzo showcased his usual steadiness at first base, tallying just four errors in 92 games. However, the Yankees’ seasoned veteran, boasting four Gold Gloves, faced an unusual setback on Sunday, committing two fielding errors in an unexpected turn during an 8-7 loss to the Guardians at Progressive Field. This hiccup brings his total errors for the season to four, a surprising statistic considering it’s only been 16 games into the season.

A Costly Miscue

In a game The Yankees should have won against the Cleveland Guardians, the Yankees found themselves in a nail-biting situation. The Yankees were up by 1, and the Guardians threatened to break through in the bottom of the 10th inning. With the infield drawn in, Torres faced a critical moment. But when a sharply hit ground ball came his way, he misplayed it. The ball slipped under his glove, allowing the winning run to score. The Yankees ended up losing the game, and Torres’s defensive lapse was the deciding factor.

At least Gleyber Torres will be gone after this season 🤔
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— Jordan21 (@jordanforever66) April 14, 2024

Defensive Metrics Tell the Tale

In the 2024 season, Gleyber Torres has committed two notable errors/miscues that have had significant consequences for the New York Yankees:

April 13, 2024:
- In a game against the Cleveland Guardians, with the bases loaded and the Yankees nursing a 3-0 lead, Torres misplayed a double play ball. Instead of making a routine throw back to second base, he whiffed on the ball, allowing two runs to score. The Yankees ultimately survived the game, but Torres’s defensive lapse almost cost them the victory ¹.

Is Gleyber Torres your biggest concern for the #Yankees through 16 games this season?
If you vote NO please let us know who it is in the comments.
— NYYST (@NYYST_Podcast) April 14, 2024

The Mental Toll

Defense isn’t just about physical skills; it’s also a mental game. Torres’s defensive miscue today wasn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern that has plagued him throughout his career. Yankees rely on their defense to complement their potent offense, and Torres’s lapses undermine that balance.