The Truth About A-Rod in the Postseason 0
Alex Rodriguez has not been as bad in postseason play as the media want you to believe.
Whether you’re a Yankee fan, baseball fan, or even if you’re just a gal who thinks that he looks good in a uniform, you have probably heard that Alex Rodriguez is lousy in the playoffs. It has been the mantra for media members whenever they talk about his playing prowess. “Is he great? Yeah, but look how he plays in the postseason!”
In the recent ALDS against Minnesota, A-Rod managed to get some hits, including a game tying home run in game two. With the newest headlines telling us that he may finally be coming around where October play is concerned, it’s about time that we really looked at it – in a historical perspective.
Of all the great Yankees, Mickey Mantle ranks at the top of many lists for the ultimate Yankee offensive threat. He didn’t hit as many jacks as Ruth, but his speed, switch-hitting, and postseason experience matters more, at least in this conversation. Reggie Jackson, who had a relatively short career with New York, carries the name “Mr. October” so who better to compare with the highest paid player in baseball history.
So, when you hold the numbers of these two legends up against the beleaguered current third-baseman from the Bronx Bombers, how do they look?
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