A lot was expected from Anthony Volpe when he debuted with the New York Yankees. He was their top prospect, won a Gold Glove, and was supposed to be the next Derek Jeter, the shortstop who led the team to five championships. But Volpe lacked power in the regular seasons. But Aaron Boone, the manager, didn’t give up hope, saying, “I feel like we’re going to look up in a couple of years and see a really strong offensive player.” And well, Boone’s words, aged like wine!

Volpe truly showed up like a beast in Game 4 of the World Series, stepping up in a do-or-die moment for the Yankees. He proved his mettle as a shortstop by crushing a first-pitch slider over the left-field wall for a grand slam! With that clutch hit, he turned the tide, helping the Yankees climb back from the brink of elimination to an 11-4 lead—and the fans have Volpe to thank for it. After the game, he shared a hilarious, lighthearted moment with his idol, Derek Jeter, adding a memorable touch to his unforgettable performance.

Anthony Volpe gets Ortiz’s ‘My Dawg’ love, and Jeter disapproves!

Anthony Volpe, the young shortstop still in his muddy pants, sat down to have a conversation with the FOX crew. David Ortiz, being himself, after the seriousness of the conversations, brought a little lighthearted moment. He put on a “My Dawg” t-shirt, his way of honoring top performers, over Volpe’s shoulder. And Ortiz screamed, “You my dawg!” but Derek Jeter didn’t approve of the gesture!

Derek Jeter, seated nearby, playfully nodded his head and said, “No, no, no. Don’t take that,” reminding Volpe, where his Yankee loyalty lies in all good fun. Well, Jeter is a legend and had spent 20 seasons winning five World Series with the Yankees. Now Volpe, who carries the same position and the same weight as him. And he did justice in this game! After sending the ball 390 feet away, and helping the Yanks keep the World Series dream alive, Volpe said, “This is why you play the game, for moments and games like this.” But yes, The Yankees have a long way to go before they celebrate, but even this win is a spark for the team.

Later, Anthony Volpe and Jeter both clicked pictures together—the former and the present shortstops. And the picture is going viral! Also, Volpe did end up taking that t-shirt with him.

The New York Yankees are more than just a team for Volpe

For Anthony Volpe, a boy from Delbarton, playing in the big league and with the New York Yankees in the World Series is more than a dream come true. Because, for him and his family, the Yankees mean a lot more than just a team. His grandfather, who was also called Anthony, first bonded with his father, whom he had never met since he was in World War II, by listening to the Yankees games on the radio. Volpe mentioned, “So for him, it’s more than sports.” It just proved that baseball is more than a game; it’s an emotion, and it can get people together. And we bet Volpe’s ancestors couldn’t have been more proud of him!

The 23-year-old created history in Game 4 when he launched an 89-mph slider from Daniel Hudson over the left-field wall. And the best part—he didn’t even realize it was that magnitude of a hit! “I was hustling. I didn’t know I got it. And then I blacked out, right when it went out,” said Volpe. That game was intense for the Yankees with a 3-0 before, and hence the adrenaline must have caused Volpe not to realize. But we are sure, the screams of 49.354 fans were when he realized what he did!

In the end, Volpe with that game didn’t just give the team hope; he gave his family a new chapter to treasure. Hopefully, he can bring the magic once again and keep the hits going for Game 5! Let us know your prediction in the comments.