Aaron Boone provides hope to fans who want to see Volpe in MLB
By Josh Wilson
Aaron Boone hinted at a faster timeline than previously thought for Anthony Volpe coming to the New York Yankees.
In the MLB, nothing is more exciting than the future. Teams build up developmental farm systems to ensure they have a repository of talent to plug holes and build their teams.
For the New York Yankees, thinking of prospects reminds fans of previous successes from the farm system. Obviously, one of the most successful prospects was shortstop Derek Jeter. Now, another shortstop has the attention of fans who hope he’ll make a jump to the major leagues sooner rather than later: Anthony Volpe.
While it’s hard to imagine he’s coming to the MLB soon, Aaron Boone created some hope that maybe it’s actually in the cards this season.
Aaron Boone hints that Anthony Volpe could reach majors soon
During spring training, here’s what Aaron Boone had to say about Volpe:
Aaron Boone on Anthony Volpe: “We’re paying attention.”
— Greg Joyce (@GJoyce9) March 4, 2023
Asked if Volpe could really break camp with Yankees, Boone said “Sure.” But later added that his lack of at-bats at Triple-A will be one of many factors that goes into the ultimate decision.
Boone said the team is paying close attention to him and admitted it’s a possibility he breaks through training camp with the Yankees. Of course, the biggest concern with Volpe is a lack of experience at the AAA level, where he still has just under 100 plate appearances in total.
In those plate appearances, Volpe has slashed .236/.313/.405.
Just for purpose of creating a scale, Jeter had over 700 plate appearances at the AAA level before getting his 1995 call-up to the majors.
At short now, the Yankees have Isaiah Kiner-Falefa and Oswald Peraza, who made his MLB debut last season. Both Peraza and Volpe are exciting infield prospects. IKF hasn’t lived up to the hype his trade generated for him in pinstripes, but he’s only got one season under his belt in the Bronx.
Ultimately, the Yankees need to ask themselves how much AAA experience matters to them as they head into the season.
Anthony Volpe spring training stats
Through Saturday, March 4, Volpe is averaging .333 with an OPS of 1.042. He is 5-for-15 with a solo home run as his only RBI. He’s also stolen two bases.
Can he keep that pace up in the majors? Likely not to start, especially if the Yankees do indeed fast-track him past AAA ball in Scranton.
Is the best way to learn getting thrown into the fire at the pro level or taking a ramped-up track through the various levels of the minors?
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