New York Yankees were a subject of heavy criticism last season when they promoted rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe to the majors while the kid had just 9 Triple-A games experience. However, Volpe vowed to put his rookie season learning into good use and comeback stronger in 2024.
Anthony Volpe lived up to his word and came out all guns blazing this year with the bat, especially as a leadoff hitter. He bagged three additional hits on Wednesday to extend his on-base streak and also avail the Yankees of a series win over the Twins. However, despite a remarkable resurgence, Volpe wishes to continue improving.
Anthony Volpe Extends On-Base Streak To 31 Games
It’s safe to say that Anthony Volpe is experiencing a remarkable breakout year with the New York Yankees in his sophomore season. He is hitting .290 across 62 games with 6 home runs, 25 RBIs, 11 stolen bases and .803. Volpe also holds a .448 slugging percentage and a .355 on-base percentage. Notably, after getting promoted to the leadoff spot, the 23-year-old is hitting .333 with five doubles, as many triples, and three home runs. In the latest game against the Twins on Wednesday, the shortstop racked up three more hits to extend his on-base streak to a record 31 games. Needless to say, the Yanks offense has been thriving exceptionally well in the start provided by Volpe at the top.
However, the kid is still hungry and unsatisfied with his numbers this year. After a 9-5 win over the Twins on Wednesday, Anthony Volpe said no 23-year-old has ever unleashed his full potential in the league before. Hence, he still believes he has much more juice left in him. When asked to pinpoint the areas he would like to improve in his game, Volpe said every aspect of his game needs some sort of refining. While his numbers today are better than in 2023, the fact of the matter is that he is still young and has a lot to learn and grow from here. Volpe also shed light on his comfort on the leadoff spot. “Where I hit, I try to have the same approach and help out the team any way I can,” Volpe said. Nevertheless, the kid calls himself lucky to be hitting in front of the hitting giants Juan Soto and Aaron Judge.
Yankees Manager Refers To Anthony Volpe As ‘Outstanding, All-Round Shortstop’
Anthony Volpe has left the New York Yankees wooed with his flawless hitting as a leadoff in the last 27 games. His latest heroics against the Twins made manager Aaron Boone call him the best outstanding all-round shortstop in the entire league. His talent is undeniable. But it’s his dedication and willingness to learn that sets him apart.
Ultimately, as Anthony Volpe continues to make significant strides, he is poised to be the New York Yankees’ future leader. His breakout season is not just a flash of brilliance but a promise of more to come. As he aims to unleash his full potential, he is quickly becoming an integral part of the Yankees’ present and future alike.
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