New York Yankees Icon Derek Jeter Gives Anthony Volpe a Lifelong Memory Ahead of Eagerly Awaited MLB Debut

There always comes a time in a dreamer’s life when they see their dreams become a reality in front of their very eyes. Anthony Volpe, the 21-year-old shortstop of the New York Yankees, recently attained his dream of standing in the Yankee stadium and playing alongside the Pinstripes. The young sensation has been bestowed with the title of a second Derek Jeter and is gearing up to settle in the former captain’s shoes to recreate his legacy. 

Captain Clutch has always been an idol for Volpe, ever since he was a little kid. And now their worlds have converged yet again and the Jeter himself has congratulated the homegrown star for making it to the Yankees’ starting lineup. 

Derek Jeter is a continuous pillar of support for Anthony Volpe 

Now that Anthony Volpe is Bronx Bound, Derek Jeter, who gave nearly two decades of his life to the New York Yankees, has acknowledged Volpe’s excellence. Volpe was born a Yankee fan and was raised a Yankee fan. And now he’s ready to give it his all to the team he has looked up to all his life. He’s destined to become an epitome of a true ‘Yankee,’ just like Jeter had been.

Now, Captain Clutch has officially congratulated the young star in a manner that sums up perfectly the love and passion for the team that they both have.

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Here’s what he wrote, “Congratulations Anthony Volpe. There’s nothing like playing shortstop for the New York Yankees”. Now that Opening Day 23 is looming right on the horizon, just one dawn away, the 21-year-old needs a pillar of support for the daunting task ahead. And who is better than Jeter himself, a shortstop his whole career who stepped out onto the grand stage when he was 21 himself? 

How did fans react to Captain Clutch’s heartfelt message? 

MLB is beginning a new era. With new faces and new rules, the landscape of the game is quickly evolving. But the legends that are part of the baseball dynasty will always have a special place in fervent fans’ hearts. New York Yankees fans couldn’t be more delighted at Derek Jeter’s heartfelt tweet. Twitter is filled with people laying out their love for both the legend and the future legend and the perfection that his tweet is. 

Anthony Volpe has finally chosen his Yankee number – 11. And another fan had an interesting theory about why the young sensation chose this particular number. 

It remains to be seen if Volpe can mirror his stunning and errorless performance from the Spring Training to the regular season games. But the baseball world certainly can’t deny his brilliance!

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