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He became the fastest player in American League history to hit 100 home runs, doing so in just 377 career games. His approach to hitting was peculiar—prioritizing home runs over all other metrics. In his rookie season of 2017, Gallo hit an astounding 41 home runs but only managed 23 singles, a statistic that epitomized his unconventional style.
Decline in Performance with the Yankees
After a series of successful seasons with the Rangers, Gallo was traded to the New York Yankees. His time in the Bronx proved disastrous. Despite his power-hitting reputation, his batting average plummeted to .160, an abysmal figure that would typically signal a struggle.