Mar 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (77) throws to second base for an out against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
In the summer of 2019, the Yankees spent their 1st Round pick on shortstop Anthony Volpe, who had a commitment to Vanderbilt to play alongside his High School teammate Jack Leiter, but opted instead to sign with his favorite team as a kid. A New Jersey native, Anthony Volpe saw his stock rise after his performance with Team USA, where he had an OBP and SLG north of .