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Anthony Volpe is an American professional baseball shortstop for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB) ¹. He was born on April 28, 2001, in New York, NY, and grew up in the New Jersey suburbs ⁴⁶⁷.

Early Life and Draft

Volpe was a highly-touted prospect from Delbarton High School in Morristown, NJ ⁴. He was a lifelong Yankees fan, with Derek Jeter being his idol ⁷. The New York Yankees selected Volpe in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft as the 30th overall pick ¹⁴⁷.

Professional Career

Volpe made his MLB debut on March 30, 2023 ⁴. He quickly established himself as a key player for the Yankees. He is known for his combination of power, speed, and defensive prowess at shortstop.

Notable Achievements and Statistics

Volpe has shown a remarkable ability to steal bases early in his MLB career. He became only the fifth player in Yankees franchise history to record at least 20 stolen bases in each of his first two Major League seasons ⁵. This puts him in an elite group alongside historical figures like Hal Chase, Bert Daniels, Fritz Maisel, and Jimmy Austin ⁵.

As of the current date (July 20, 2026), Volpe is 25 years old ². He continues to be an active player for the New York Yankees ⁴.