Yankees' rookie Anthony Volpe has been showcasing exceptional performance early in the season, demonstrating a significant improvement in his batting and on-field decision-making. Volpe, who has adjusted his approach at the plate to focus on hitting fastballs to the opposite field rather than aiming for home runs, has seen his batting average soar to .441. His strategic changes, including a 'flat bat path,' have contributed to his success, highlighted by a three-hit game and an impressive 1.219 OPS. Volpe's ability to steal bases, as evidenced by his stealing second and third in a single game, complements his batting prowess. His performance has been a key factor in the Yankees' current standing, particularly noted in a game where his actions on the base paths and a three-run homer, his second of the season, gave the Yankees a 3-0 lead over the Marlins. Volpe's development, both offensively and defensively, where he has already won one Gold Glove and is eyeing another, has been ahead of schedule, marking him as a significant asset for the team.
Say it with me: “All-Star shortstop Anthony Volpe” #RepBX
Anthony Volpe 3-run shot 😤💥 (via @Yankees) https://t.co/ea1RQnExNX
Anthony Volpe's hot start continues with this 3-run blast! https://t.co/0mwKADg6X6
Anthony Volpe is going to be a monster if he keeps producing at the plate to go along with his Gold Glove defense and speed.
Volpe gives the Yankees a 3-run lead with this blast. Yankees have 51 quality ABs out of 89 total (57% QAB rate) with runners in scoring position this season, best in MLB; League Avg: 48%. #RepBX https://t.co/wWjWInn6iz
Anthony Volpe just golfed a slider off his shoe-tops for a three-run HR. He's now batting .441 with a 1.219 OPS. #Yankees
It’s looking like Anthony Volpe has arrived https://t.co/JbMtkMNpby
Volpe continues to rake! A 3-run HR! https://t.co/u2BXdAvjTS
Make a great play—>hit a home run. It almost never fails. Anthony Volpe puts the Yankees up 3-0! https://t.co/wGrOMgJl6h
VOLPE 3-RUN BOMB! 3-0 YANKS https://t.co/vd1kXnoNfV
ITS THE ANTHONY VOLPE BREAKOUT SEASON https://t.co/7S7a74alDl
Are we sure this guy can’t hit lead-off? 🤣 Anthony Volpe is a G
A well-timed tweet as Volpe slugs a three-run homer, his second of the season. #Yankees lead the Marlins, 3-0. https://t.co/EOb7wSOGh3
Giancarlo Stanton single. Anthony Rizzo single. Anthony Volpe three-run homer. Yankees have a 3-0 lead on the #Marlins in the fourth.
"He's got that DNA." On Anthony Volpe's strong start and what it means for the #Yankees lineup: https://t.co/atPwar42dr
Anthony Volpe already has one Gold Glove and looks like he wants another. His defense to begin the year has been 😮💨😮💨😮💨 https://t.co/TIFSJbgbdx
Anthony Volpe is so fucking good
ICYMI https://t.co/ChtjcjBilr Anthony Volpe is playing like he has graduated from rookie to veteran.
Anthony Volpe's development ahead of schedule in key Yankees boon. Great column on @Volpe_Anthony Besides his work ethic & talent he is a nice kid, hope he never changes. @PaulONeillYES said he was impressed by his humility & nice personality https://t.co/HzyfauhoMW
https://t.co/ChtjcjBilr Anthony Volpe is playing like he has graduated from rookie to veteran.
Anthony Volpe singles, steals second, steals third and scores on an Oswaldo Cabrera hit. It's a 7-3 #Yankees lead, perhaps keeping Clay Holmes from being needed in the ninth.
Volpe realizing he can drive fastballs away to the opposite field instead of trying to hit 450 foot home runs has made him a delightful watch at the plate and then he steals 2nd and 3rd. Stud.
Anthony Volpe with his third hit today. Now batting .424 with a 1.092 OPS. #Yankees
Anthony Volpe has a .424 batting average https://t.co/dUngdHoSwg
It's a three-hit game for Anthony Volpe, who is hitting .424 with his new "flat bat path."
Yankees' Anthony Volpe focused on how (and when) he swings https://t.co/ViSuMIWQmP https://t.co/y4KShmBcas
Anthony Volpe went 2-for-4 to continue his hot start. Volpe is 11-for-26 (.423) with a 1.154 OPS in seven games
Volpe gets caught stealing in his first attempt of the year https://t.co/PSf61BBHAA
Volpe just keeps hitting https://t.co/z14TEMydwO
Volpe is playing like a leadoff hitter but it's still too early to start moving him up https://t.co/4DVJQeiROj