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Yankees Shortstop’s Father Erupts at Mets Fan as Volpe’s Struggles Deepen

The profanity-laced showdown highlights a career-low batting average alongside a league-leading error total fueling calls to bench or trade the shortstop.

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Jul 6, 2025; New York City, New York, USA;New York Mets left fielder Starling Marte (6) beats the tag by New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) at second base during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Jun 16, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) throws out Los Angeles Angels center fielder Jo Adell (not pictured) on a ground ball during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The confrontation occurred during the seventh inning stretch at Citi Field when Michael Volpe shouted expletives at a Mets fan who had been criticizing his son before “God Bless America.”
  • Anthony Volpe is batting .219/.296/.398 with 10 home runs and has committed 11 errors in 83 games, the most among American League shortstops this season.
  • New York has lost 16 of its last 22 games and surrendered a seven-game lead in the AL East, dropping into a tie for second place.
  • Commentators like Jacob Mountz of Yardbarker have publicly urged the Yankees to move on from Volpe due to his defensive miscues and offensive slump.
  • The viral clip has amplified fan frustration and intensified scrutiny of manager Aaron Boone’s handling of his downward-trending leadoff hitter.