RISPy business for the Yankees
Raul Ibanez reacts after striking out with the bases loaded in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals. (May 22, 2012) Credit: Jim McIsaac
After going 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position on Monday night, the Yankees are batting .223 with runners in scoring position, next to last in the AL. All of their regulars are hitting below their career norms in those situations:
| PLAYER | AB | H | .AVG | CAREER .AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Ibanez | 39 | 10 | .256 | .298 |
| Derek Jeter | 35 | 10 | .286 | .302 |
| Curtis Granderson | 33 | 7 | .212 | .252 |
| Nick Swisher | 47 | 10 | .213 | .234 |
| Mark Teixeira | 45 | 9 | .200 | .302 |
| Robinson Cano | 36 | 6 | .167 | .271 |
| Alex Rodriguez | 40 | 6 | .150 | .298 |
| Russell Martin | 20 | 3 | .150 | .264 |
