In a week where Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the tough decision to give Anthony Volpe some rest, the rookie shortstop responded in dramatic fashion, delivering the longest home run of his career in today’s game.
As the Yankees faced the Oakland Athletics, they secured an incredible 10-0 win in California. In the second inning, with the Yankees up 2-0, Anthony Volpe launched a 421-foot home run, the furthest of his young career.
According to Talkin Yanks statistician Katie Sharp, this blast marks the longest home run Anthony Volpe has hit since joining the Bronx Bombers.
Anthony Volpe’s struggles and recent bench time
Anthony Volpe’s big hit comes at a pivotal moment. While he’s tallied 12 home runs this season, his offensive struggles have been notable recently. With an OPS sitting at .669 and this marking his first homer in the last 30 days, it’s been a challenging stretch for the young shortstop…