Expectations have been excessive within the Bronx on Tuesday evening for the debut of George Lombard Jr. The New York Yankees shortstop didn’t disappoint.
Simply hours after being referred to as up from Triple-A, Lombard flashed his offensive and defensive expertise at Yankee Stadium, seemingly ushering in a brand new period at shortstop for the Yankees. The 21-year-old took the sector towards the St. Louis Cardinals with loads of questions on if he might be a part of the longer term within the Bronx however answered them on Tuesday.
With Anthony Volpe despatched to Triple-A, the door was vast open for Lombard to take the reins at shortstop … and he did simply that in spectacular style. It is clear that it is now Lombard’s job to lose as Yankees supervisor Aaron Boone said Volpe will play second base and shortstop throughout his time in Triple-A.
George Lombard Jr. has beautiful debut for the New York Yankees
It did not take lengthy for Lombard to make an affect on the sport. Within the high of the second, he made a pleasant seize to start out a double play, exhibiting his vary in addition to his arm.
