Gary Sanchez Sets Yankees Record For Most Homers Hit By A Catcher In A Season

NY Daily News reports:

Yogi Berra. Jorge Posada. Gary Sanchez. The Yankees’ 26-year-old catcher put himself back among the big names that have played the position for the Yankees. With two home runs in the Bombers 10-1 win over the Rangers Tuesday night, Sanchez set a new franchise record for home runs by a catcher in a season with 34.

“For me it’s an honor, understanding all the great catchers this organization has had over the years. For my name to be next to those guys, it’s an honor,” Sanchez said through team interpreter Marlon Abreu. “Try to do my job and let those homers come on their own.” 

Sanchez, in fact, is already considered among the great hitters that have played in pinstripes. He surpassed his own record of 33 homers, set in 2017, Tuesday night. Posada had 30 in 2003.

“This is what he’s capable of. The homer to right, that’s about as good a swing as you’ll see from anyone,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “That’s as pure as you can hit a ball to where he hit it. This is what he’s capable of. When he’s locked in, when he’s controlling the zone, he’s as deadly as anyone. It’s good to see him doing that.”

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