New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was compared to franchise legend and Corridor of Famer Derek Jeter each earlier than and after Volpe earned a Gold Glove as a rookie in 2023.
As Jake Kauderer of amNewYork identified, nonetheless, Volpe’s struggles on the plate and within the area routinely generated headlines because the 2025 Yankees fell from 42-25 to 48-37 forward of Wednesday evening’s sport on the Toronto Blue Jays (47-38).
For an article printed on Wednesday, an unnamed veteran American League scout spoke with Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com about why Volpe hasn’t made the bounce many anticipated, as just lately as final 12 months.
“I’m seeing a bit of man making an attempt to hit like Aaron Choose, and that’s not his sport,” the scout mentioned about Volpe. “He was once a gap-to-gap (hitter), however now he thinks he’s an influence hitter. You may get away with that some at Yankee Stadium, however he’s hanging out a ton and possibly will hit you 20 homers. Is that what you’re on the lookout for? Volpe can run. Why not be a gap-to-gap hitter like he was and probably hit 15 homers as an alternative of making an attempt to be a mini–Aaron Choose?”
Per ESPN stats, Volpe slashed .205/.290/.375 with a .665 OPS, three dwelling runs, 11 RBI and 25 strikeouts over 27 games within the month of June. He then went 0-for-5 in Tuesday’s 12-5 loss in Toronto.
