In a season riddled with difficulties for the New York Yankees, the promotion of rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe provided a ray of hope. Despite being just 22 years old, Volpe envisioned as a long-term solution, has demonstrated promising skills as a defender, exhibiting sporadic brilliance.
The Learning Curve of a Rookie
As the Yankees’ former top prospect and the projected future of their infield, Volpe has encountered his fair share of ups and downs during his rookie season.
In his 108 games so far, Volpe’s performance includes a batting average of .214, an OBP of .