Volpe (2 hits, steal) enjoying ‘best type of whirlwind’

NEW YORK — If the scouts are proper about Anthony Volpe, anticipated far and huge to have a prolonged profession close to the highest of an enormous league lineup, then the archival footage of Saturday’s second inning could show to be a invaluable reference level years down the street.

The future is certainly shiny for the 21-year-old, who’s making an attempt to maintain his ft planted firmly within the current. The group’s prime prospect and the No. 5 prospect in all of baseball in accordance with MLB Pipeline, Volpe collected his first and second Major League hits within the Yankees’ 7-5 loss to the Giants at Yankee Stadium.

“It’s been a whirlwind, but the best type of whirlwind,” Volpe mentioned. “It’s been amazing for me to spend this time with my teammates, my family and my close friends. It’s cool for me, but it’s also even better that I’m able to experience it with them.”

Volpe’s first knock got here off right-hander Alex Cobb, digging for an 86.7 mph slider and stroking a single into left area, previous a diving try by shortstop Brandon Crawford. Volpe rounded first base and clapped his palms, congratulated by first-base coach Travis Chapman on what must be the primary of many.

“It was an awesome moment,” Volpe mentioned. “I felt like I was battling, so it was good to at least get the bat on the ball. To see it go through was a bonus.”