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Apr 22, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 22, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Being a rising rookie for the New York Yankees is a tough task. But Anthony Volpe has battled rough form and come back in recent weeks with some top play. The Yankees’ minor league team is now celebrating his comeback into the season with a chicken parm move.
Volpe came into the season with high expectations and comparisons to Derek Jeter. Although he showed some promising flashes early on, a rough patch of form set in. The 22-year-old then threw the hitting coach under the bus while finding a solution to his bad form. And during the latest game between the minor league teams, Somerset Patriots vs Bowie Baysox Volpe got a chicken parm honor.
New York Yankees Rookie Anthony Volpe Enjoys Chicken Parm Tribute
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Anthony Volpe faced a terrible slump in his hitting midway through the season. In mid-June, he watched tape with Minor League teammate Austin Wells while having chicken parm sandwiches for dinner. They found a tick in Volpe’s batting stance, which he corrected with great results. He then went on a run of form that fans are attributing to the chicken parm.
Most recently, the Somerset Patriots, the Yankees’ minor league team, celebrated Anthony Volpe. They honored him with a bobblehead night where they also sold chicken parm sandwiches as suggested by the Talkin’ Yanks tweet.
Tonight the Somerset Patriots are selling chicken parm sandwiches exclusively for Anthony Volpe bobblehead night
(via @SOMPatriots) pic.twitter.com/zjGI678buB
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) July 26, 2023
With less than 100 Triple-A at-bats under his belt, it was obvious that Volpe was going to struggle at some point. But he has dealt with the situation like a true professional, showing poise and maturity beyond his age.
This was a great way to pay tribute to a turning point in Volpe’s season. Furthermore, fans seem to be loving the rookie’s sandwich superstition.
Fans Want the Chicken Parm Sandwich
Yankees fans have backed the Anthony Volpe chicken parm turnaround. In fact, many have celebrated the sandwich for its supposed magic power that helped Volpe. While reacting, some fans wanted to attend the event.
I’ll be there, hopefully I can get tickets though.
— Joey B (@YankeefanJoey) July 26, 2023
Best promo night in the history of promo nights https://t.co/6M4F7QWhu4
— TIGMA (@AppStateGrad) July 26, 2023
Other fans lauded the chicken parm sandwich.
🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 https://t.co/89DyVnTY3L
— Matt Bruno (@matt_bruno78) July 26, 2023
This is healthier than cheese burgers. I wish Yankee Stadium served chicken parm sandwiches in the upper deck.
— David Low (@ydavey) July 27, 2023
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There were even fans that mentioned Austin Wells.
Lmaoo oh man this is so awesome 😂
They should give my man Wells a cut off that— E 161 ST (@East161stStreet) July 26, 2023
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Being a New York Yankees rookie is far from easy, but Anthony Volpe has dealt with the pressure well. What do you think of the Somerset Patriots paying tribute to his chicken parm turnaround?
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