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Anthony Volpe 2023 MLB Player Outlook: ADP Skyrockets After Making Yankees Opening Day Roster
2 years agoAnthony Volpe, the No. 1 prospect in the New York Yankees farm system, made the big league roster and will make his MLB debut on Opening Day. He hit .314 with three homers, five RBI, and five stolen bases this spring. Volpe packs in an overwhelming load of talent in his 5'11" frame. He has all the intangibles one can think of and is certainly a perennial talent. The 21-year-old spent most of his 2022 campaign in Double-A Somerset, boasting a .820 OPS with 18 HRs and 44 swipes. Not to mention his 11.15% walk rate. Volpe spent the remaining 22 games in Triple-A, slashing .229/.312/.361 across 93 plate appearances. ATC projects him to amass a .708 OPS and a .310 wOBA with 15 stolen bases. Volpe could make an immediate fantasy impact, and his ADP has skyrocketed in recent weeks. The Yankees' top prospect is projected to hit ninth on Opening Day, which will give affect his run production and RBI opportunities. If he continues to hit during the regular season, he could overtake DJ LeMahieu for the leadoff spot. Volpe has all the tools to be a fantasy difference-maker, and his upside is worth taking a shot at his current ADP of 189.
