Anthony Volpe’s first half of the season was a frustrating mix of inconsistency, mounting errors, and simmering fan discontent.

Playing shortstop for the New York Yankees is no small task, and Volpe felt every ounce of pressure that comes with it.

His 86 wRC+ heading into the All-Star break painted the picture of an underwhelming bat—and his glove wasn’t bailing him out.

Defensive miscues became painfully frequent, and even when the plays weren’t scored as errors, they still looked shaky.

At times, it seemed like the ball had a magnet for Volpe’s glove just to expose his struggles on the biggest stage.

But since the second half began, Anthony Volpe has answered every whisper of doubt with thunderous contact and renewed swagger.

Volpe’s Bat Awakens: One of MLB’s Hottest Hitters Since

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