Rare Moment Of a Teenage Anthony Volpe Fawning Over Priceless Derek Jeter Item Resurfaces as He Makes New York Yankees History

Anthony Volpe was once a kid with a dream in his eyes as he looked on at one of the legendary players who rewrote the New York Yankees dynasty. Derek Jeter, hailing from Kalamazoo, had been an inspiration to many young kids, with his dynamic style of play having conquered the hearts of all. As he saw the former captain for the first time, Volpe discovered his calling – being a shortstop for the Pinstripes and following in Captain Clutch’s footsteps.

Little did anyone know at the time that the same kid would make his dream a reality. The 21-year-old now stands on the grand stage of baseball. He is set to make an appearance on the Opening Day 23, a dream come for all that were hoping to see him. But let’s rewind to the years when Volpe was still a kid and a massive Derek Jeter fan.

Derek Jeter had always been an idol for the young star 

Anthony Volpe is a homegrown star, and his stunning skills in the ballpark have fans hoping that he stays in his new shortstop position for a long time. The rookie is supposedly a second Derek Jeter, a title bestowed upon him with honor. And he doesn’t mind since the former shortstop had been an idol for the young Volpe.

READ MORE: “The People Have Won”: Fans Rejoice as Derek Jeter Fanatic Anthony Volpe’s New York Yankees Dream Finally Comes True

The love for the New York Yankees didn’t just begin with the young phenom but his great grandfather, who used to sit and watch the Pinstripe games with his kid. And they didn’t have an inkling that their grandson would someday be in the Yankees stadium playing for the Bronx Bombers himself. 

Volpe chose the captain as his idol when he was a kid and often visited the games to witness Jeter’s greatness. He even met the legend himself on numerous occasions as a kid. One instance was when the 13-year-old Volpe was among the lucky few to score an autograph from Jeter, just before he retired. However, this wasn’t the first time that the two had crossed paths. 

When the two first met:

Here are Derek Jeter and Anthony Volpe, both New York Yankees shortstops, crossing paths for the first time. When Volpe was still very little and Jeter had been in the process of building an empire for the Yankees. 

Now, Volpe will be the one standing in the shortstop position just as The Captain did. Will he shine just as brightly as him? And help the Yankees end the World Series drought with his baseball excellence? It remains to be seen, but for now, the Yankee shortstop is about to embark on a whole new journey.

WATCH THIS STORY: Ranking New York Yankees Legend Derek Jeter’s Greatest Ever MLB All-Star Games