The 2019 Yankees are my second favorite squad in recent-ish memory (after 2017), in large part because of the sheer number of surprise performances from unlikely players – Gio Urshela! Mike Tauchman! Cameron Maybin! – that buoyed the team. David Hale isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you think about that year, but it’s worth remembering his contributions to that 103-win team, and noting the circuitous path he took to arrive there.
David Edward Hale
Born : September 27, 1987 (Atlanta, GA)
Yankees Tenure : 2018, 2019-20
As a high schooler, Hale was originally an infielder before turning to pitching in his senior year. His performance on…
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