The kid did it, folks. Top Yankees prospect Anthony Volpe had a slim chance of making the big-league roster for Opening Day. But, he still came into camp with a chance to prove himself.
He did that, and the Yankees have rewarded the 21-year-old with keys to the starting shortstop job. Volpe beat out Isiah Kiner-Falefa (who was probably never seriously in the running), and fellow prospect Oswald Peraza. The New Jersey native received the news on Sunday. He was essentially speechless upon hearing his dream had been achieved.
This is great for baseball and great for the Yankees.