New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is having a nightmare season on the plate, however he nonetheless made himself obtainable to the media following his newest hitless efficiency.
Volpe went 0-for-3 within the Yankees’ 6-5 loss to the New York Mets on Friday. He grounded into an inning-ending double play with the Yankees main 5-3 within the prime of the sixth inning, and supervisor Aaron Boone determined that might be Volpe’s last at-bat of the day.
Boone had outfielder Trent Grisham, who’s batting .248 with 16 house runs and 33 RBI this season, hit for Volpe to steer off the ninth. After the sport, Volpe was requested how troublesome it’s for an every-day participant like him to be proven the bench along with his staff trailing 6-5 within the ninth.
“Yeah, I imply, the competitor in you desires to be on the market and needs to assist the staff and really feel like you’ll be able to, however these issues aren’t in my management,” Volpe mentioned. “What’s is simply placing within the work and incomes these at-bats.”
A reporter additionally requested Volpe to explain how he has been feeling on the plate.
“I imply, grinding, for certain. Making an attempt to get pitches to hit and drive them and simply really feel comfy and see the ball. Clearly, simply working day-after-day to really feel good,” Volpe responded.
Volpe additionally mentioned he feels “timing” is his greatest subject in the meanwhile.
