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Yankees Fans Welcome the New Kid
2023-03-30
To be as clear as possible: It’s almost impossible to describe how exciting it was for Yankees fans to see Anthony Volpe on Thursday without putting an absurd about of pressure on him. He’s the youngest Yankees rookie to start on Opening Day since Mickey Mantle. They gave him jersey No. 11, the lowest number available -- always a sign of what the organization thinks of a player. He is, of course, widely thought to be the long-awaited heir apparent to Derek Jeter at shortstop. So: Good luck, kid!
Not surprisingly, Yankees fans welcomed him with an ovation that was almost stunning in its scope. Volpe looked perfectly comfortable afterwards, though, walking and stealing a bag his first time on the bases at Yankee Stadium. He didn’t get his first base hit, but it’s clear, when he does, Yankees fans will make him feel like they’ve been watching and cheering for him forever.
Not surprisingly, Yankees fans welcomed him with an ovation that was almost stunning in its scope. Volpe looked perfectly comfortable afterwards, though, walking and stealing a bag his first time on the bases at Yankee Stadium. He didn’t get his first base hit, but it’s clear, when he does, Yankees fans will make him feel like they’ve been watching and cheering for him forever.