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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Lombard Jr. Lights Up Yankees Spring Camp with Bomb and Solid Defense

George Lombard Jr. highlighted Yankees camp by hitting a 392-foot homer off Garret Crochet with a 104.2 mph exit velocity and flashing solid shortstop defense; though not expected to make Opening Day, his spring showing adds depth as Cam Schlittler returns from back inflammation, with rotation concerns since Cole, Rodón, and Schmidt may start the season on the IL, and Judge also homered for Team USA in World Baseball Classic exhibition play.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#garret-crochet #george-lombard-jr #shortstop-defense

baseball1 month ago•3 min saved

Lombard Jr. Tops Yankees’ 2026 Prospect List Amid Prep for 2026

MLB Pipeline keeps George Lombard Jr. as the Yankees’ No. 1 prospect for 2026, noting his Double-A progress and MLB-ready defense but not an expected MLB debut next year; Aaron Judge delivers a World Baseball Classic clubhouse speech emphasizing sacrifice; CC Sabathia’s No. 52 will be retired with a Monument Park plaque in September; The Athletic spotlights Max Fried’s mental approach to the majors; the Yankees sign Randal Grichuk to a minor-league deal to add right-handed depth, potentially platooning with Domínguez, Grisham and Bellinger.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#aaron-judge #baseball #george-lombard-jr

sports8 months ago•3 min saved

Yankees' Spencer Jones Shines as Future Star Amid Trade Rumors

As the MLB trade deadline nears, Yankees prospects Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. are gaining attention for their impressive performances in the minors, with potential to impact the team's future either as roster additions or trade assets, despite current roster constraints.

via Yanks Go Yard|

#george-lombard-jr #mlb-trade-deadline #prospects

sports9 months ago•5 min saved

Yankees' Top Prospect Highlights: Rising Stars and Trade Dilemmas

The article highlights recent performances and improvements of Yankees prospects Spencer Jones, George Lombard Jr., Roc Riggio, Rafael Flores, and Dylan Jasso, emphasizing Jones's consistency and defense, Lombard's leadership, Riggio's power and competitiveness, and Flores and Jasso's development at Double-A.

via The New York Times|

#brett-gardner #george-lombard-jr #prospects

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

MLB Draft 2023: Predicting the Braves' Pick and Grading the Dodgers' Draft Choices

Baseball America's mock draft projects George Lombard Jr. to be selected by the Atlanta Braves with the 24th pick in the 2023 MLB draft. Lombard Jr. is part of a group of back-end prep shortstops, including Colt Emerson, Walker Martin, Sammy Stafura, and Kevin McGonigle, who could also be potential options for the Braves. The draft will be covered extensively starting tomorrow, with the Braves' pick expected to be announced around 9:15-9:30 pm on ESPN.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves #george-lombard-jr #mlb-draft