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Additionally, including postseason performance, there was an observable decrease in his strikeout rate, hovering around the 29-30% range. This reduction underscores the potential for improvement and hints at a ceiling where he becomes a valuable contributor on the Yankees roster. It’s vital to underscore that while high strikeout rates can be a deterrent, many successful big league hitters carry similar or even higher strikeout stats, showcasing that production can coexist with missed swings.