Anthony Volpe giveth with one hand and taketh away with the other in his most recent regular-season performance with the New York Yankees. While he posted impressive offensive statistics, his defense raised concerns, committing numerous errors in the outfield. This inconsistency left fans disgruntled, a sentiment exacerbated when manager Aaron Boone defended him. Now, it seems General Manager Brian Cashman is also voicing his support for Volpe.
Cashman recently addressed Volpe’s future amid concerns over the shoulder injury that he carried during the season. “I still believe in the player,” Cashman affirmed. “We believe in the player, but that doesn’t preclude us from evaluating all roster aspects. He’s 24 years old, and I don’t think the New York stage is too big for him. He’s still navigating his career, and it’s important to remember his age, there’s significant value in that.”
Anticipation builds for Volpe’s return, as he is expected to resume throwing within four months. Boone has already hinted at Volpe’s potential role as the Yankees’ shortstop next season. “Yeah, I mean, he’s right in the mix for that,” Boone stated. “One of the things I’m proudest of with Anthony is his resilience. It was a tough season, in many ways, and he faced a lot of criticism. Yet, I feel he managed those challenges exceptionally well.”
Despite management’s support, Volpe’s 19 errors, which led the American League, have fueled frustration among fans, who see him as a central figure in the team’s struggles this season.
Boone’s perspective on the Yankees’ World Series prospects
Having yet to deliver a World Series title in his tenure of 17 years, Boone shared his thoughts on the Yankees‘ championship aspirations for the upcoming season, after failing this year.
“I’m confident in my ability to lead this team, and I trust our organization to construct a competitive roster,” Boone asserted. “Ultimately, nothing replaces winning championship number 28. I’m working tirelessly to be part of the effort to bring that title home.”
Volpe’s season stats
Notwithstanding the criticism surrounding his play, Volpe registered remarkable statistics during the regular season. Reports indicate he was dealing with a shoulder injury, for which he recently underwent surgery, potentially impacting his performance throughout the season.
These are the regular season stats from Volpe:
- Games Played (G) 153
- At Bats (AB) 539
- Runs (R) 65
- Hits (H) 114
- Home Runs (HR) 19
- Runs Batted In (RBI) 72
- Stolen Bases (SB) 18
- Caught Stealing (CS) 8
- Batting Average (AVG) .212
- On-Base Percentage (OBP) .272
- Slugging Percentage (SLG) .391
- On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS) .663
- Games at Shortstop (G) 153
- Errors (E) 19
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