Anthony Volpe’s fix to swing issue that ‘league exposed’ already paying off for Yankees
NY Post
PHOENIX — Anthony Volpe was in rough shape Sunday, feeling the effects of the Yankees trip to Mexico City.
That was just about the only cause for concern regarding Volpe’s start to the season.
And when he got back in the lineup on Monday, he continued to mash.
Volpe’s first career four-hit game in the Yankees’ 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks at Chase Field was just the latest confirmation that the offseason work he did to refine his swing is paying off in a big way.
“I just feel like I’m setting myself up to cover a lot of different pitches, different speeds, different locations,” Volpe said after going 4-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI. “I can kind of match up. I have confidence that where I’m landing and where I’m getting to is going to help me back up my approach.”
Aaron Boone pointed out Monday night that “results can be feeting, especially this time of the year,” but the Yankees have been encouraged by the quality of at-bats Volpe has consistently put together.
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