The Yankees Shortstop’s Best Cards
Anthony Volpe is living the life he always wanted. Born in New York City, the lifelong Yankee fan has dreamed of one day replacing his idol Derek Jeter as the starting shortstop of the historic franchise. Drafted by the Yankees mere months after turning 18, Volpe’s star rose quickly, and he earned the starting job at short before the beginning of the 2023 campaign. Since then, Volpe has made one of the most storied jobs in all of sports his. After moving through a handful of different options at short in the years since Jeter’s retirement in 2014, Anthony Volpe has made it clear: He is the heir apparent.
Of course, beyond his excellent play and leadership, Derek Jeter was known for winning above all else. Volpe must bring a World Series title back to the Big Apple to truly take the mantle from the Yankee great. With Volpe about to make his World Series Debut, let’s take at some of his best cards to collect.
Top Anthony Volpe Cards
2023 Topps Chrome Baseball #RA-AV Anthony Volpe Aqua Wave Refractor RC Auto /199
Player info
• drafted by New York with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft
• earned starting spot in 2023 after receiving non-roster player invite to training camp
Set info
• 220 base card set
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• refractor parallel from Volpe’s chrome debut
• this card remains a highly sought-after Volpe rc
2020 Bowman Sapphire Edition Baseball Anthony Volpe #BSPA-AV Padparadscha Superfractor RC Auto /1
Player info
• named 2019 new jersey high school player of the year
• in 2021, became first minor league player with at least 20 homers and 50 steals since andruw jones in 1996
Set info
• 150 base card set
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• first bowman card
• enduringly covetable early card of volpe across parallels
2024 Topps Heritage Baseball Anthony Volpe Red Ink Auto /75
Player info
• 15th mlb rookie to hit at least 20 home runs and steal at least 20 bases
• first rookie in yankee history to win gold glove
set info
• 500 card set
• released on april 10, 2024
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• inspired by iconic 1975 Topps baseball design
2024 MLB TOPPS NOW Card 240 Anthony Volpe Auto
Player info
• ranked third in 2024 among shortstops with a war of 3.4 (behind only gunnar henderson and bobby witt jr.)
set info
• 100 base card numbered parallels, including 1-of-1 gold card
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• on-card auto
• card back details that Volpe joined Joe Dimaggio as the only Yankees aged 23 or under to have a 20-game hit streak
2023 Topps Dynasty Baseball #DAPC-JP Derek Jeter/Anthony Volpe RC Dual Patch Auto /5
Player info
• volpe is a local New York fan favorite who attended the 2009 World Series Parade when he was eight years old
• wore a Jeter jersey whenever he would attend games as a kid
set info
• each card in set numbered to 10 or less
• one card per box
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• beautiful entry in dynasty series featuring dual on-card autos alongside game-used uniform
• card highlights the passing of the torch from Jeter to Volpe as long-term Yankees shortstop
