The New York Yankees declared Anthony Volpe the winner of the Spring Training shortstop competition this week. After Volpe completely dominated Spring Training, the Yanks top prospect forced the bombers hand and now Volpe will be starting at shortstop on Opening Day.
Entering the spring, many thought Volpe ranked third out of the shortstop options. Oswald Peraza was the favorite and Isiah Kiner-Falefa was still on the team and as a veteran, he was likely above Volpe. Volpe only had 20 games at Triple-A last year and most of the time, New York likes their prospects to truly conquer a level.