The Yankees are hoping 2025 is the year Anthony Volpe puts it all together at the plate. The young infielder has already established himself as a Gold Glove-caliber defender, but his offensive game has gone through a noticeable transformation over his first two seasons. After selling out for power as a rookie, Volpe made a shift toward contact in his second year—now, the key is finding a balance between the two.
From Power to Contact
Volpe’s 2023 rookie campaign was an all-or-nothing approach. He cranked 21 home runs and drove in 60 RBIs, but his 27.