10 bench players who will play integral roles in MLB playoffs

New York Yankees (86-69): Chris Young, Outfield

Sep 22, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro (30) tags out New York Yankees pinch hitter Chris Young (24) in the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Young signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Yankees in the offseason, and has proved he is worth every penny. He has posted an impressive .323 batting average against lefties this year in 151 plate appearances. Additionally, Young knows he is playing for a larger contract as he will enter free agency after the playoffs — so he has something to prove to his possible suitors.

Young is absolutely crushing left-handed pitchers this season, so look for the righty to come to the plate in crucial pinch hitting situations during the playoffs. He has smacked 14 home runs this season and his power is exactly what the Yankees will need off the bench come October.

By Eddie Ravert

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