May 5, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Tyler Wade (14) throws out Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The Andrew Velazquez story has been the ultimate feel-good moment of the New York Yankees’ 2021 season. The Bronx native who played his high school ball at Fordham Prep has gotten a shot to fill in at shortstop for the team he grew up idolizing. Straight out of a Hollywood script, no?
Velazquez seized the moment using timely hitting, excellent fielding, and aggressiveness on the base paths.