Clint Frazier’s second big league home run was a doozy. The Yankees’ rookie outfielder went 3-for-4 during Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Brewers, recording a base hit and RBI triple before he reached his final at-bat in the ninth inning.
Frazier told reporters he’d been suffering from a case of jitters after getting called up last Saturday, but his nerves appeared to vanish against Milwaukee right-hander Corey Knebel. He looped a 1-0 heater well over the left field fence, watching it vanish into the crowd for a three-run jack to secure the walk-off win.
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The rookie’s well-timed blast put him in some unique company, per MLB.com’s Joe Trezza:
Clint Frazier is first Yankees rookie to hit walk-off HR with club trailing in 9th inning or later since Bobby Murcer in 1969.
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) July 8, 2017
Following the game, Frazier gave some insights into his hitting approach after struggling through his first week in the majors. “A good guy to watch is [Aaron] Judge,” he said. “He does a great job of keeping his weight on his backside. That’s why he hits balls where he does. I took a note out of his book and tried to apply it to mine.”
For now, it seems, he appears to be on the right track.
