New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has been making significant contributions to the team, with a high pitches per plate appearance average and a recent move to the leadoff spot. Manager Aaron Boone sees potential for Volpe in this role, especially as it relates to Gleyber Torres. Volpe has showcased his skills with home runs, stolen bases, and clutch hits, including tying games in critical moments. He is also excelling in hits, currently tied for the team lead with Juan Soto.
Anthony Volpe, who went 3-for-4, is tied for the team lead in hits (21) with Juan Soto (who went 2-for-4 today).
ANTHONY VOLPE FOR THE TIE WITH TWO OUTS IN THE 9TH!!!!! Dude is the truth! https://t.co/aRrJ4XaXBt
ANTHONY VOLPE IN THE CLUTCH https://t.co/4Pm1m5spgN
Anthony Volpe ties the game off Emmanuel Clase! https://t.co/YVCcgVPqNl
ANTHONY VOLPE TIES THE GAME https://t.co/VK11DOiAhd
Volpe leads off the game with a single off the pitchers body https://t.co/vb6OW695On
VOLPE COMES THRU WITH 2 OUTS! 3-0 Yanks https://t.co/CznNzbDHOX
Volpe steals another base https://t.co/pu0G8Z1HbS
Volpe robbed of a hit https://t.co/P14ZLK9geq
Volpe still hasn't lost his homer swing https://t.co/IRg7yxbMY0
On Tuesday, Aaron Boone said that he was in no “real hurry” to hit Anthony Volpe first. But the shortstop found himself at the very top of the lineup against the Marlins. @GaryHPhillips https://t.co/5C2ENFjy1o
Moving Anthony Volpe into the leadoff spot was more about Gleyber Torres, according to Aaron Boone, who said he senses Torres was pressing at the top. Volpe hitting leadoff "could be something here long-term, but we'll keep it fluid."
Yankees move red-hot Anthony Volpe to leadoff spot in quick change of heart https://t.co/2l6BcCyvmz https://t.co/0e1egFQALV
Anthony Volpe to the leadoff spot: https://t.co/Y4Ig0AVkol
ANTHONY VOLPE IS LEADING OFF 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 https://t.co/B3nc7EEQ2e
Volpe averages 4.70 pitches/PA, which ranks 3rd in #MLB. https://t.co/xvAncMZXwH
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe continues his great start to the season and looks to be a superstar in the making. Our @ryan_trieste tells us why he might just be the x-factor for the Yankees: https://t.co/4NAbbt3KK7