Anthony Volpe, the Yankees' everyday shortstop, is experiencing a challenging streak, evidenced by a downturn in his batting average and a recent performance where he went 6-for-43. Despite this, manager Aaron Boone believes Volpe is on the verge of improvement, pointing out his notable hits in a recent game. Boone highlighted Volpe's approach, encouraging him to focus on being athletic and letting the ball work for him, as Volpe has previously excelled with a similar mindset.
Entering play Friday, Volpe had gone 6-for-43 (.140) in his past 12 games with 18 strikeouts, prompting manager Boone's belief that the climb has begun.
Boone expressed optimism about Volpe's progress, stating, "I thought he was really good, and I noticed [his swing during batting practice] being a little bit more where it needs to be."
Volpe's struggle has been marked by a tendency to swing and miss, recently at 32.2 percent against fastballs, leading to his recent performance slump.
Boone advised Volpe to "Just be athletic and quick and fast and let the ball do the work," noting that tension in his swing could be affecting his performance.
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