AFTER just 22 games in Triple-A, Anthony Volpe was able to earn a spot on the New York Yankees' 2023 Opening Day roster.
Now, fans want to know more about the up-and-coming shortstop, who many are comparing to Yankees legend Derek Jeter.
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Who is Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe?
Anthony Volpe is a professional baseball player who was born on April 28, 2001, in Watchung, New Jersey to Michael and Isabelle Volpe.
The shortstop was drafted by the Yankees in the first round of the 2019 draft after a successful NCAA career at Vanderbilt University.
Since then, he has proven himself to be a valuable member of the organization, which led to a spot on the 2023 Opening Day roster.
In 275 minor league games, Volpe recorded hitting stats of .263/.376/.505 with 50 home runs and 89 stolen bases, which improved to .314/.417/.647 with three home runs and 10 extra-base hits during 17 spring training games, according to ABC News.
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"My heart was beating pretty hard," Volpe said after he was informed of the decision by manager Aaron Boone.
"Incredible. I'm just so excited. It's hard for me to even put into words."
Volpe will make his MLB debut on March 30, 2023, against the San Francisco Giants, making him the youngest Yankee to start on Opening Day since Jeter, who also played in the shortstop position.
What number will Anthony Volpe wear?
While Volpe might be considered the next Jeter, he will not be able to wear the iconic No. 2 jersey because it has since been retired.
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Instead, he will wear No. 11, which was previously worn by famed outfielder Brett Gardner.
Before selecting the number, Volpe reached out to Gardner to ask for permission, according to YES Network's Jack Curry.
"Before Anthony Volpe agreed to wear #11 with the Yankees, he called Brett Gardner, who last wore 11, and asked for Gardner's blessing," Curry revealed on Twitter, adding that Gardner gave Volpe "his full approval and wished him all the best."
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What is Anthony Volpe's net worth?
Because Volpe's career is still in its early stages, he is not making as much as some of his teammates.
However, the 21-year-old still has an estimated net worth between $1million and $2million thanks to his contract negotiations.
In 2019, he signed an entry-level contract with the Yankees, which included a $2.7million signing bonus, according to Spotrac.
At this time, details of his current contract have not been released.
