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Volpe 'has the attention of core Yonkers players'

Volpe !Attention Yanks Core characters

NY’s No. 1 potential home run against Red Sox in spring game

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Anthony Volpe baseball fans entered fantasyland on Sunday morning, inspecting a piece of real estate that mimics a New England living room . It’s impossible not to think about actually being in “competition” as he gazes at the green monster, including part of the original Fenway Park scoreboard that once stood guard behind Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski.

Volpe’s baseball player just keeps doing what he’s been doing all spring: turning heads. Volpe continued to strengthen his case for the Opening Day roster by knocking out a double before hitting a home run as the Yankees and Red Sox tied the Grapefruit League 3-3 at JetBlue Park. Cleared the Boston bullpen.

“I think there’s still a lot of time, a lot of games,” Volpe said. “For me, it’s just trying to take advantage of every opportunity. Getting the coaching staff and support staff to work with you and get it right in the game [helps]. It’s definitely early, but everybody wants to be in the game Outstanding.”

According to MLB Pipeline, Volpe was the Yankees’ top pick and the MLB’s fifth pick.

A few weeks before spring training, general manager Brian Cashman spoke to Volpe and told him to get ready to win the job, even with Isiah Kina-Falefa and Oswald Peraza playing as the Bombers’ starting shortstop. appears to be leading the battle.

Although only 320 boards appear in the top three under his belt, Volpe, 20, has flashed signs of being ready for The Show, which ended Sunday 2-4. In nine spring games, Volpe has hit. 320 (8-for-19) Three doubles, two home runs, four walks and three stolen bases.

“He was really good at hitting the ball all day, getting himself in good shape and making the right swing decisions,” manager Aaron Boone said. “I think that gives you a little bit of the impact he’s had across the board. … A lot of us, especially our core players, he’s got their attention.

Volpe’s big hit comes from a Against a pitcher with veteran resume. He hit right-hander Tanner Hawk in the second inning, a scorched infielder that cleared right-fielder Rob Breve Snyder and rattled the wall. In the fifth, Volpe connected what Boone called a “pretty good poke” from right-hander Chris Martin.

“I absolutely loved the way I hit my first ball against Hawk,” Waugh “He’s got really good stuff for sure. I want to get to the bottom of the double seam, which is fine when your approach matches and you swing well. You got a good result. “

It also impressed Volpe’s teammates; outfielder Aaron Hicks spontaneously asked a group of reporters, “Hey, did you see Volpe’s home run? “

“I’m so grateful,” Volpe said. “It’s crazy to think about. “

Boone was also pleased with Volpe’s defense this spring, saying, “I think he’s got what it takes to be a major league shortstop. He will play in the diamond midfield and has had a long career. ”

Cashman said this week that the club has yet to have an official meeting on the shortstop game, but Volpe apparently has.

“I’m not surprised he played well. He’s here for consideration,” Cashman said. “He’s a really good player. We think he has a very bright future. He’s just continuing to do what he’s been doing, which is he’s playing really well. It’s just a continuation of that. [Vice president and director of amateur scouting] Damon Oppenheimer and his staff get a lot of credit for great draft picks, and he goes on to stress why. “

The idea of ​​starting shortstop for the Yankees in March 27 is starting to look more realistic, Waugh Volpe said he’s still coming to terms with the situation “day by day.” It’s not an easy feat, considering Volpe’s friends and family have been flooding his phone with congratulatory texts and video clips of every spring highlight.

“Their following is amazing,” Volpe said. “If I don’t play well, they might get mad at me because they’re fans. It’s a really cool dynamic, we all grew up watching the game and it’s pretty cool to see how much support you get. “

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