When Volpe causes problems & #X34; On the base path, good things happen
Anthony Volpe jumped off first base in the fifth inning on Sunday afternoon with the Twins’ Pablo López hanging on his belt Above, holding a baseball in his right hand while watching the Yankees rookie over his left shoulder. The blur of high socks and white pinstripes paused for a millisecond, long enough for Volpe to recognize the pitcher’s movement toward home plate.
“This is definitely something I’m doing , a lot of people are doing it,” Volpe said. “If there’s any chance in the game, we can find a window and I think everyone wants to take advantage of it.”
in New York’s 6-1 Saturday win In the game, Volpe became the youngest Yankees player ever to sweep third base in a game.
“Hope this helps, said Volpe. “I feel like we have such a good hitter behind me in the lineup, if I can get into the scoring position, they will put me on the field, and hopefully that will lead to more wins.”
For anyone who has tracked his little league, Volpe Success in the primary path shouldn’t come as a surprise to the career; in fact, Isiah Kiner-Falefa mentioned this spring that he’s looking forward to picking Volpe’s brains, given the prospect’s success in the minors, especially in relation to pitching. When the timer works together.
Volpe Slide44 base last season 50 attempts including 34-for-44 Showcased with Double-A Somerset the first person to help him become a minor 16-homer, 16 – Stealing performers since Braves’ Andruw Jones at 1998.
“He’s just a great runner, said manager Aaron Boone. “His instincts are unbelievable; not a burner, but he runs well. He’s just doing his homework. He’s really good at controlling himself while also being very aggressive and trying to build his momentum. He’s really exciting , is also very good at it. When he hits base, he causes problems.”
“I’m not the fastest Means being in the team, so I think [Talarico’s] philosophy puts me a step ahead,” Volpe said. “I feel like if I dance well, I’ll be safe a lot of the time.”
