Why Isiah Kiner- Falefa Should Have Opportunity To Play Third Base For New York During 2023 Season

Isiah Kiner -Falefa natural position on the diamond is shortstop like the player he idolizes in Derek Jeter who played for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes from 1995-2014 where he contributed offensively 3465 hits, 260 home runs, had a batting average of 310 is in the Hall Of Fame, was Rookie Of The Year, 14 x All Star, 5x World Series Champion, 5x Gold Glove Award, 5x Silver Slugger, World Series MVP (Most Valuable Player) All-Star Game MVP (Most Valuable Player)

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A season ago though, Isiah Kiner- Falefa played both shortstop as well as third base on the diamond for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes sharing time at third base with Josh Donaldson occasionally DJ Lemahieu when he was healthy though, the toe injury bothered him throughout the season.

In 2022 season for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes Isiah Kiner -Falefa played in 142 games, had 483 at bats 66 runs, 126 hits , 4 home runs, 48 runs batted in, 22 stolen bases, had a batting of 261.

In 2022 season for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes Josh Donaldson played in 132 games, had 478 at bats contributing offensively, runs 59 runs, 106 hits, 15 home runs, 62 runs batted in, 54 walks, 2 stolen bases, had a batting average of 222.

In 2022 season for New York for team that wears the pinstripes DJ Lemahieu played in 125 games, had 467 at bats, contributing offensively 74 runs, 122 hits, 12 home runs, 46 runs batted in, 67 walks, 4 stolen bases, had a batting of 261 when healthy.

As a fan, spectator of New York of the team that wears pinstripes I think Isiah Kiner -Falefa should have opportunity to play third base for New York for the team that wears the pinstripes during 2023 season along with DJ Lemahieu because he had a higher batting average then Josh Donaldson a season ago.