![]() ![]() ![]() Everyone in the Yankees organization, including general manager Brian Cashman, expressed how they were impressed week after week watching Volpe. Dawson Award winner as the top Yankees' rookie in Spring Training. On Monday, Volpe was named the 2023 James P. Teammates talked about how Volpe's presence made them better players. His teammates speak highly of him and describe him as a team captain. Volpe was an integral and influential part of the Patriots as he impacted the team and helped lead the squad to a successful season. His amazing leadership skills and work ethic is also what set him apart. He is a hard worker, as during Spring Training, we heard he was the first one on the field and the last to leave. When respected individuals in the organization talk about Volpe, those exact words are echoed. Two words always stand out when Volpe speaks in interviews: hard work. His reward was being drafted in the first round by the New York Yankees and, ultimately, starting on Opening Day as the Yanks' shortstop. Instead, he declined that offer and pursued his dream of playing at the Major League level one day. He was offered a scholarship to play at Vanderbilt with his good friend Jack Leiter, his teammate from Delbarton. Volpe attended high school at Delbarton, which is located in Morristown. Volpe is like one of us he reminds every young kid playing little league, softball, high school, and even college baseball that dreams come true. Vople's father said Anthony had a Jeter poster in his bedroom. This is a dream come true for Volpe as Jeter was Volpe's idol growing up. The former Somerset Patriot will be the youngest Yankee (21) to start on Opening Day since Derek Jeter in 1996. Whatever the lineup manager Aaron Boone creates, Yankees fans will be hyped up seeing Volpe, a New Jersey kid, making the start at shortstop in the Bronx.Tampa, FL - On Sunday, the New York Yankees announced Anthony Volpe would be the Yankees' Opening Day shortstop. Not to mention that center field is Hick’s natural position. Cabrera does provide more upside, as evidenced by his. It would not be shocking to see the Yankees place Kiner-Falefa in either left or center field. Torres’ bat is a huge plus in the batting order, and Donaldson has showed that he’s still got that power in his swing.įilling out the final three spots in the order would be left fielder Oswaldo Cabrera in left field, Jose Trevino at catcher, and Aaron Hicks in center field. To get the most out of the top of the order, placing first baseman Anthony Rizzo third and Giancarlo Stanton at cleanup would be the best option.įrom there, they can place second baseman Gleyber Torres fifth and third baseman Josh Donaldson sixth in the order. So, what could the rest of the lineup look like?īatting behind Volpe late in the spring has been right fielder and reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge. In recent spring training games, Volpe had been batting leadoff for the Yankees, and he had been productive at that spot. So, what would the Yankees’ lineup look like entering the March 30 game? What Yankees Opening Day roster could look like with Anthony Volpe While he officially made the 26-man roster, he is undoubtedly their starting shortstop for Opening Day against the San Francisco Giants. ![]()
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