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Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt sets all-time NYY franchise record
TL;DR
Paul Goldschmidt becomes the oldest player in New York Yankees history to hit a leadoff home run, setting a new franchise record.
Key points
- Paul Goldschmidt sets a franchise record for the Yankees.
- He is the oldest player to hit a leadoff home run for the Yankees.
- Goldschmidt's MLB career is nearing its end.
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Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt sets all-time NYY franchise record originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Paul Goldschmidt's MLB career may be winding down.
Before he gets to the end of the road, though, he's seized at least one New York Yankees record for himself.
He's now the oldest player in franchise history to slug a leadoff home run.
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While that account doesn't specify the previous record holder, it seems likely that it was Derek Jeter.
Goldschmidt isn't a conventional leadoff hitter. But when the Yanks face a left-handed starting pitcher, the righty Goldy often gets the nod to hit first.
That's what happened on Saturday, and he turned on one to get the Yankees on the board right away in Milwaukee:
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It always feels like a bit extra special of a feat for someone to set a Yankees franchise record. There have been so many legendary hitters to pass through this organization.
Goldschmidt hasn't played his prime in pinstripes, but he was one of the best players in his era, and this is a part of his closing chapter.
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Q&A
What record did Paul Goldschmidt set for the New York Yankees?
Paul Goldschmidt set the record for being the oldest player in Yankees history to hit a leadoff home run.
How does Paul Goldschmidt's achievement impact his MLB career?
This achievement highlights Goldschmidt's enduring performance as he approaches the end of his MLB career.
Who holds the record for the oldest leadoff home run hitter in Yankees history?
Paul Goldschmidt now holds the record as the oldest leadoff home run hitter in New York Yankees history.
