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The Yankees top prospect is officially taking the next step in his journey through the system.
George Lombard Jr. is being promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to YES Network's Jack Curry.
It's felt like it was only a matter of time before Lombard took the leap to the next level, as he's gotten off to a scorching hot start to this season back with Double-A Somerset.
The 20-year-old come out swinging after struggling to master the level down the stretch last year, hitting .324 with four homers, eight doubles, 10 RBI, and a 1.008 OPS through 19 games.
He's also drawn 12 walks, helping rack up an impressive .414 on-base percentage.
Lombard has appeared in six games at the hot corner, 15 at shortstop, and two as the DH.
If the former first-round pick continues thriving out of the gate in Triple-A, perhaps he could find himself making his highly-anticipated big-league debut before you know it.
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George Lombard Jr. is being promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to YES Network's Jack Curry.
It's felt like it was only a matter of time before Lombard took the leap to the next level, as he's gotten off to a scorching hot start to this season back with Double-A Somerset.
The 20-year-old come out swinging after struggling to master the level down the stretch last year, hitting .324 with four homers, eight doubles, 10 RBI, and a 1.008 OPS through 19 games.
He's also drawn 12 walks, helping rack up an impressive .414 on-base percentage.
Lombard has appeared in six games at the hot corner, 15 at shortstop, and two as the DH.
If the former first-round pick continues thriving out of the gate in Triple-A, perhaps he could find himself making his highly-anticipated big-league debut before you know it.
Continue reading...
