Wolpe s 1st spring HR heralds things to come
Boone: Yankees’ top prospects live up to high expectations 11;
Bray, FL DENTON — It was the climax of Thursday’s first inning, when Anthony Volpe caught the manager’s attention in the batter’s box. According to MLB Pipeline, the Yankees’ No. 1 rookie seemed to set up his second half well, showing the form that can take the ball all over the field.
“It’s great to be playing again, with a great group of teammates and great players who have been here for a while,” Volpe said. “We’ve been training really hard, everyone is circling the calendar these days, getting back on the field and getting back into competition with other [teams], not just each other.”
” He’s strong,” Boone said. “Great lower body, well anchored to the ground. You see him sitting on his lap, he’s not being cheated. You can see him using the ball the other way.” Drive out. He is not tall, but he is very thick.”
Volpe’s home run came from Pittsburgh right-hander Mitch Keller, who said he was surprised Volpe was behind the field, a 19.1 mph sweeper is going up and away.
It’s a ball,” Keller said. “And then he figured it out. He’s a good hitter. “
Volpe also hit a single in the sixth inning to end his day with a walk and a strikeout, going 2 for 3. Competing for reps with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and No. -A Start the season, only register
“I had high expectations and he came in and got it,” Boone said. “It fits with the reputation he’s earned in our organization. He works very hard. You can tell he loves the game. I think about our captain, Aaron Judge – the one thing that stands out is that he loves the game. So you go into the details, watch and look for a little bit of an edge – which he always does. “
“For me, it’s not too much of a story,” Volpe said. People who played football together. I’m excited for them. This is a huge opportunity for all of us. I just want to support them as much as I can. “
