YANKEES SELECT GEORGE LOMBARD JR. IN THE FIRST ROUND

Big news tonight out of Seattle and it involves the Yankees at the 2023 MLB Draft.  The Yankees selected shortstop George Lombard Jr.  Yahoo Sports has this:

"The 18-year-old from Pinecrest, Florida is committed to playing at the University of Vanderbilt but many expect him to sign and begin his pro career. Lombard comes to the Bronx with some big-league bloodlines as he is the son of current Detroit Tigers hitting coach and former MLB outfielder George Lombard.

The youngster was rated as MLB Pipeline's 31st overall prospect heading into the draft. Standing at 6-foot-3, 190-pounds he posses a ton of raw pop and has the potential to be an above-average bat..."

You read that right, Lombard Jr. has a pedigree with his old man playing ball back in the day. 

But Jr. stands on his own and a shortstop with a great future. I see an upside to this kid if he decides to sign with the Yankees. It's just very exciting and good for the kid.