Even as more baseball fans embrace analytics and sabermetrics, consider New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe the prime example of why certain metrics don’t always tell the whole story.
Advanced statistics have favored Volpe since his 2023 debut, with him posting 8.2 bWAR over his first 364 games. However, the 24-year-old shortstop doesn’t always pass the eye test, with his .228 career average and .672 OPS often infuriating the Yankees’ loyal fanbase.
The Yankees have stuck by Volpe throughout his struggles, from missed opportunities at the plate to inconsistent fielding. But if the Yankees ever considered moving in another direction, they’d be wise to call the Atlanta Braves about a potential Volpe-Ozzie Albies swap.