21-year-old Anthony Volpe, often referred to as the second Derek Jeter, had his dreams come true when he was selected for the New York Yankees’ open shortstop position over Isiah-Kiner Falefa and Oswald Peraza. His plays in the Spring Training game helped him reach a milestone that Captain Clutch himself never did by winning the James P. Dawson award. 

Despite his stellar performance during the 2023 Opening Day, Volpe’s rookie status still poses a challenge for him. In the second game against the San Francisco Giants, where the Yankees suffered a 5-7 defeat, Volpe was visibly disappointed after missing a catch. Although the Yankees won the first game with a stunning score of 5-0, Volpe struggled to catch a hit from Thairo Estrada. It looked good for the shortstop, however; he lost his balance and fell short. The 21-year-old phenom has since expressed his regret about the mistake.

Anthony Volpe’s on-field mishap was a difficult one for him 

Anthony Volpe didn’t shy away from taking responsibility for his mishap on the field. In a candid admission, he acknowledged his mistake and took full responsibility, feeling that he had let the team down. “It was a tough one, but it’ll probably keep me up at night thinking about it. I feel like I definitely should’ve had it and I think that definitely was on me. It was one of those weird plays I feel like 99 times out of a 100 I should make. Definitely felt like I cost the team there.”

As a rookie, who’s looking to make his mark on the field and garner the respect of his veteran teammates, the moment surely was a difficult one for him. But his teammates surely don’t hold it against him. 

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The moment occurred when the Yankees were down by just one run in the sixth inning, and reliever Michael King was struggling to get out of a bases-loaded situation. The catch would have ended the inning and possibly shifted the momentum of the game, but bygones are bygones.

Fans are pouring in their support for the young shortstop 

The fans are laying out their support for Anthony Volpe in the wake of his setback. The young phenom has long been a fan-favorite, and his willingness to take responsibility for his mistakes has only deepened the love and support from the baseball world.

The love for the young sensation surely is apparent! 

As the Yankees prepare to face off against the Giants in the decisive third game, the excitement is at an all-time high. The first game saw the Yankees come out as winners, but the Giants bounced back in the second. With everything to play for, both teams are ready to give it all in the third game.

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