New York Yankees fans disagree with podcasters' concerns about Anthony Volpe and his ability to help team contend for WS: "Brain dead take"

After starting the season sharp, New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has hit the rookie slump. He's 1-19 with eight strikeouts and just one walk throughout his last five games.

When they committed to him this season, the Bronx Bombers knew they would have some growing pains with the young shortstop. Still, it hasn't stopped some in the fanbase from worrying if he's the right man for the job going forward.

Talkin' Jake and Jomboy from Talkin' Yanks are concerned with Volpe's recent rough stretch. The lack of hitting and an inconsistent arm at shortstop worries them.

While he has had moments where he's been the hero, he's hitting .199 at the plate with a .284 OBP through 181 at-bats. Given the Yankees' opportunity to contend for a World Series, they wonder if a better option exists.

Some New York Yankees fans disagree with the concerns around Anthony Volpe. They believe he will find himself soon. He's only 52 games into his MLB career, and some struggles are to be expected.

Fans aren't too worried about the rookie's slump at the plate. They want to see the team stick with him and let him develop. They don't see a better alternative than letting Volpe find himself.

New York Yankees rookie Anthony Volpe has work to do in the box

Playing for the New York Yankees is not an easy place to play when you're struggling. Luckily for Anthony Volpe, he's a rookie, and the fanbase gives him a longer leash than most.

That leash will become shorter if he doesn't turn it around soon. Only getting on base twice in the last five games isn't ideal. Volpe must do whatever it takes to get on base and use his speed.

Volpe must cut down on his strikeouts as well. He's got 62 to his name, which leads all shortstops and ranks him sixth in the entire league. He's pressing at the plate, and that's not helping him.

Volpe also isn't getting any help. He has a hard contact rate of 54%. When he hits the ball, he hits it on the nose, but right at the fielders.

With how the team has looked this month, a World Series contention is in the picture, but they'll need everyone clicking. Hopefully, Volpe can figure it out at the plate and turn it around soon.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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