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At least the New York Yankees gave George Lombard Jr. one final opportunity to face his father’s team this spring. The highly regarded infield prospect was reassigned to minor league camp after the Yankees’ victory over the Detroit Tigers. The 19-year-old impressed throughout spring training, filling in admirably amid injuries to Giancarlo Stanton and DJ LeMahieu.

Lombard’s presence allowed the Yankees to start envisioning their future lineups. Heading into camp as one of the organization’s top young infielders, he certainly lived up to the hype. The Yankees experimented with him at shortstop, second base, and third base, aiming to enhance his defensive versatility as he continues to develop in the minors.

Although Lombard was never expected to make the opening-day roster, he caught everyone’s attention with his athleticism, strong defensive instincts, and glimpses of offensive potential. One of his standout moments came when he crushed a 414-foot home run in a spring training game, showcasing his impressive raw power.

Manager Aaron Boone praised his performance, saying, “He’s been terrific. He’s really so good defensively, special. He’s had a lot of good at-bats lately. His last two at-bats, he hit balls really well into the gaps that center fielders run down. This one he hit where the grass doesn’t grow. So I said, ‘Quit hitting them at them, you gotta hit it over them.’ It was a no-doubter.”

Lombard, the son of former MLB player and current Detroit Tigers bench coach George Lombard, was selected by the Yankees in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of high school. He spent last season between Single-A Tampa and High-A Hudson Valley, playing in 110 games and posting a .254 batting average, .704 OPS, and 42 stolen bases. Scouts believe his offensive numbers will improve as he continues to mature physically and refines his swing.

While Lombard won’t break camp with the Yankees, his impressive spring performance has only strengthened the belief that he’s a future impact player for the team. He’s made a lasting impression and could soon force his way onto the major league roster as he continues to develop.