Anthony Volpe

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/anthony-volpe

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Anthony Volpe born?April 28, 2001
2. What is the drafted?New York Yankees, first round, 2019 MLB draft
3. What is the MLB debut?2023
4. Who is Anthony Volpe?Anthony Volpe is a baseball player who plays shortstop for the New York Yankees.
5. Which team does he play for?He plays for the New York Yankees.

Shortstop: A primary infield position in baseball, located between second and third base, requiring exceptional agility and throwing ability.
MLB Draft: The annual process by which Major League Baseball teams select eligible amateur players from high schools, colleges, and other leagues.
Gold Glove Award: An annual award presented to the best defensive players at each position in Major League Baseball, based on fielding excellence.
Rookie Year: The first season a player competes in a professional sports league, often a benchmark for early career performance and potential.