The New York Yankees put the full force of their faith behind a homegrown first-round shortstop prior to 2023 Opening Day when they handed the keys to the position to Anthony Volpe. It was such a bold swing and show of fervent belief that it was destined to either be a franchise-changing pivot point in the creation of a legend or a disastrous example of selling a narrative over substance.
2.5 years into the Volpe Experience, it's clear that, while the Yankees have a solid player here, his overall profile is far too scattered to cement his permanent status as the team's starting shortstop.