417 on-base percentage in 17 spring training games. Rated one of baseball’s best prospects, Volpe is hitting. “It was just an unbelievable moment to share with them.” Volpe, who lived in Manhattan as a child before moving to nearby New Jersey, shared the news with his parents and other family members at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees open the regular season at home Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. Manager Aaron Boone, general manager Brian Cashman, hitting coach Dillon Lawson and bench coach Carlos Mendoza delivered the news after Sunday’s 6-2 Grapefruit League win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 21-year-old who grew up idolizing Hall of Famer Derek Jeter will be the New York Yankees’ opening day shortstop after winning the job in spring training. Anthony Volpe is getting an opportunity to live a lifelong dream.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |