Anthony Volpe Fantasy Outlook: When should you draft Yankees shortstop in 2024 following his 20/20 rookie campaign?
It was a year to remember for the New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe. After being named the starting shortstop before the start of the 2023 campaign, the hype surrounding the young infielder skyrocketed. Even though the pressure was immense, Volpe showcased why many around baseball believe he could become a future superstar.
Although the season started off rockily for Anthony Volpe, he showed why the Yankees covet his potential so dearly. The shortstop became the first Yankees rookie in history to record a 20 home run and 20 stolen base season.
He also became the first Yankees rookie to win a Gold Glove Award. Considering the legends that have donned the iconic pinstripe uniform, that alone is impressive.
Nevertheless, he struggled with consistency at the plate. Volpe ended the year with a .209 batting average, tallying 167 strikeouts. He will need to continue to improve his discipline at the plate but flashed his potential in his first year.
That's why he's one of the most intriguing shortstops heading into the 2024 fantasy baseball season. The highs and lows from Volpe during his first full season make the shortstop one of the most difficult players to assess heading into his sophomore season.
It's why many fantasy baseball managers are wondering when they should draft the New York Yankees shortstop in 2024.
Anthony Volpe should be drafted as a top 20 shortstop in 2024 fantasy baseball leagues
The shortstop position is as deep as it has ever been in fantasy baseball, thanks to the likes of superstars like Corey Seager, Bobby Witt Jr. and Trea Turner. The fact that there are so many talented shortstops might come to the benefit of managers looking to target Anthony Volpe in fantasy drafts.
The New York Yankees shortstop has all the potential and ceiling to work his way into the top 10 or 15 shortstops in fantasy baseball but needs to take a step forward at the plate.
His combination of power and speed makes him a true fantasy asset, but his fantasy baseball value will depend on whether he can improve his on-base skills.
CBS Sports ranks Volpe as the number 182-ranked player, but if he can improve his on-base skills while maintaining his power and speed, he could finish the year at least 50 spots higher.
Select Volpe later in your draft, but don't chase his potential too early.