Yankees' $12 Million Veteran Has Become The Yankees’ Best Road Weapon

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kristie Ackert | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 4:42 PM ET

Paul Goldschmidt is quietly putting together one of the most productive road seasons of his career, and the numbers say Fenway Park could keep that trend going.

Goldschmidt has reached base safely in 32 of 33 road games this year. He’s hitting .386 away from Yankee Stadium, slugging over .550, and has 17 RBI in those games. His OPS on the road is just under .980, making him one of the most dangerous traveling hitters in baseball this season.

His success hasn’t been fluky.

Goldschmidt’s numbers against left-handed pitching have been even better. He’s hitting .444 with a .539 on-base percentage and a 1.286 OPS vs. lefties. That puts him first in the Majors in batting average and OBP against left-handers, and second in OPS. Tonight, he’ll face Boston lefty Garrett Crochet, who’s been dominant, but Goldschmidt has the kind of track record that could challenge even elite arms.

In 22 games as the Yankees' leadoff hitter, Goldschmidt is batting .326 and getting on base at nearly a .390 clip. The power hasn’t exploded, but he’s doing exactly what the Yankees hoped for when they brought him in: grinding at-bats, setting the table, and driving in runs when given the chance.

And Fenway Park hasn’t been a problem for him. He’s reached base in 16 of 18 career games against the Red Sox, and his career road splits suggest he could be a factor in this weekend's series.

Aaron Judge might be the headliner, but Goldschmidt’s consistency near the top of the lineup has been one of the season’s most underrated storylines. The Yankees are 20-8 in their last 28 games. Goldschmidt’s steady road production is one big reason why.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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