Anthony Volpe has face-palm moment with ABS system as first batter of minor league game
Anthony Volpe used both available Automated Ball-Strike System challenges during his first at-bat for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, creating an awkward early moment in his return to the minor leagues. The incident drew attention because the New York Yankees shortstop is trying to rebuild his form and earn another opportunity in the major leagues.
The Yankees sent Volpe down earlier in the month and promoted shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. in his place. Although Volpe had maintained a solid walk rate with New York this season, his first minor-league plate appearance suggested frustration with the strike zone as he unsuccessfully exhausted both challenges in one at-bat.
- Volpe used both ABS challenges in his first Triple-A at-bat.
- The Yankees recently sent him down to the minors.
- He is attempting to regain his major-league place.