“Trade Anthony Volpe Already”; “Jazz Chisholm Jr. Should Have Been There” – Fans React As Yankees’ Fielding Woes Continue Against White Sox
Once again on Monday night, New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe came under immense scrutiny regarding his defensive miscue. However, the Chicago White Sox failed to make a comeback out of it.
In the ninth inning with one out remaining and the Yankees leading by five runs, Volpe dropped a routine fly ball off Colson Montgomery. As a result, White Sox’s leading runner, Sam Antonacci, came around to score as the game continued. Yankees reliever Camilo Doval was taken out of the game, and David Bednar had to walk in to get the final out. In the end, the Yankees won 9-5.
Despite Volpe’s error not impacting the result of the game significantly, the Yankees shortstop received harsh treatment from fans.
“The never ending proof of why he should be nowhere near the majors. HE IS NOT FIT FOR THIS LEVEL OF BALL @Yankees!!!” one fan wrote. “Can somebody, ANYBODY, send him down for good or trade him already?!?!? What’s it gonna take?!?!?”
“He had no business trying to catch that. Jazz [Chisholm Jr.] should’ve been there or an outfielder. This is ridiculous,” another added.
Anthony Volpe Gets Encouraging Prediction Despite Defensive Shortcomings
Anthony Volpe has been highly inconsistent both with a glove and bat in his hand. His shortcomings on defense are the reason why the Yankees are rotating him with Jose Caballero.
Despite the obvious flaws coming through with each and every season, the former Gold Glover is expected to enjoy a long career in MLB, according to Gary Sheffield Jr. on BT Unleashed show.
“I think he’s going to be one of those guys,” Sheffield said. “I saw that you get 10 years of service time, right? He’s one of those guys you’re like, man, how did he stick around for a decade? And you still have to be a good baseball player to do that. I think Volpe be around a decade… Not with this team… Anthony Volpe will be a second baseman.”
After being picked in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft, Volpe has underwhelmed despite a great rookie year. This year, in 51 games, the Yankees slugger has batted .250 with 39 hits, one home run, 17 RBIs, 18 runs and seven stolen bases.
While those hitting numbers are better, his defensive miscues are largely why he has been benched in several games. Manager Aaron Boone continues to show trust in him, but it appears the Yankees fans have long quit on him.
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