New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe deserves the label of big-game player until proven otherwise. Volpe just went 4-for-11 with a home run, two RBI, and seven total bases in New York’s epic ALWC series victory over the Boston Red Sox. Volpe’s four hits tied Aaron Judge for the most among Yankees players in the series; his seven total bags were a team-high, with Ben Rice’s five coming in second. Volpe’s homer in Game 1 off a filthy Garrett Crochet did wonders for the Yankees’ confidence and morale. What’s more, Volpe was effortlessly smooth on defense in a nail-biting environment, making difficult or dangerous plays look easy and routine.
Anthony Volpe's under-the-radar key role fueled turning point Yankees moment vs Red Sox
