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Yankees Promote 19-Year-Old George Lombard Jr. to Double-A

The organization’s top prospect earns a rapid promotion following an exceptional start to the 2025 season at High-A Hudson Valley.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 1: George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees participates in a fielding drill prior to a spring training game against the Houston Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 1, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
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George Lombard Jr. #96 of the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 19, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)

Overview

  • George Lombard Jr., ranked as the Yankees' No. 1 prospect by MLB Pipeline, was promoted to Double-A Somerset on May 4, 2025.
  • The 19-year-old shortstop posted a stellar .329/.496/.488 slash line with one home run, 13 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases in just 24 games at High-A Hudson Valley.
  • Lombard's advanced on-base skills include a 23-to-22 walk-to-strikeout ratio, showcasing his mature approach at the plate.
  • Drafted 26th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, Lombard has also demonstrated defensive versatility, with experience at shortstop, second base, and third base.
  • The son of former MLB player and current Tigers bench coach George Lombard Sr., he is poised to debut at Double-A as one of the youngest players at that level.