NY Yankee Gold Glover Returns To NJ To Coach

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A New York Yankee is returning to his old stomping grounds to teach the next generation of ballplayers the fundamentals.

Anthony Volpe, starting shortstop for the New York Yankees, will be in Morristown next week to coach his baseball youth camp.

The Baseball ProCamp will be led by the 24-year-old shortstop, alongside some of the area’s top high school and college coaches.

“At ProCamps, we pride ourselves on ensuring that the camp is not simply an ‘athlete appearance,’” a statement read. “The comprehensive camp experience is great for athletes of all skill levels, whether they are new to the game or have been playing for years.”

The one-day session will be on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brian E. Fleury Field at Delbarton School in Morristown, where Volpe played as a high schooler.

In addition to learning the ins and outs of baseball from a professional, participants will each get a souvenir autograph from Volpe (outside items not permitted), a camp team photo with Volpe, and a limited-edition Anthony Volpe Baseball Camp t-shirt.

Individual awards will also be presented after the session.

Volpe, while born in New York, was raised in Watchung, Somerset County, where he played baseball as a kid. He played high school baseball at Delbarton School, where he was named the New Jersey High School Player of the Year, before committing to Vanderbilt University.

Volpe was the New York Yankees’ first-round pick in 2019. After making a name for himself with several minor league teams, including the Somerset Patriots, he was brought up to The Show in 2023.

Volpe earned the American League Gold Glove Award in 2023, the first New York Yankee to ever win the honor in their rookie season.

Volpe is currently batting .225 and has 48 career home runs.