Anthony Volpe‘s rookie season was a whirlwind. The New York Yankees‘ young shortstop made a splash with a 20-20 campaign and a Gold Glove. He etched his name alongside Derek Jeter in franchise history in that category. Yet, amidst the accolades, there’s room for more. 

While every season identifies a better scope for performance, Volpe, along with manager Aaron Boone are at work even before the season begins. Rightfully so, there need to be some adjustments to transform his potential into unmatched stardom. Like, “tightening up that strike zone discipline” for a start.

Aaron Boone’s Plans For Anthony Volpe’s Second New York Yankees Season

Boone points out that the New York-born shortstop’s strike zone discipline is a crucial area for improvement. Volpe’s batting average of .209  and 167 strikeouts highlight the need for a more nuanced approach at the plate. Boone elaborated, “I do feel like in his DNA is a guy that has a chance to really control the strike zone“. Emphasizing Volpe’s potential he added, “That’s an area where he’s got to improve, and I think will continue to improve.” But there’s more. 

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The adjustments go way beyond pitch selection. Boone emphasizes “taking away where teams found some holes and could exploit.” With that adapting to the big league pitching tendencies and learning to make full use of them himself are crucial for any young player’s growth. Boone’s wise words are that these skill developments are all part of not just being a young big leaguer, but rather any big leaguer. Volpe would have to make adjustments. 

Work ethic and intelligence are the 22-year-old’s key traits. And he is not the type of person to back down from a challenge. While he’s been training at the team’s complex in Tampa, he has been prioritizing “different things I felt like I did well and didn’t do well with consistency.” Additionally, with the help of his veteran teammates, Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres, he’d find the much needed support system. 

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What Lies Ahead For Anthony Volpe?

For the Yankees, this off season has been eventful. Thanks to Juan Soto’s entry; Carlos Rodón, and Alex Verdugo’s re-entry. Apart from high hopes for 2024 the club is instilled with great excitement. Though there were some difficult good byes, the NYY is going to function with what it has. Volpe acknowledges this as a “great opportunity“. 

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2022 will be Volpe’s Year Two. And he wishes to make it all about refinement. There is no doubt that he possesses the tools to be a star and even the manager is confident in his ability to do the needful. On one hand, the upcoming season will be a tough test. On the other, Volpe could establish himself as a cornerstone of the Bronx Bombers.