When New York Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe celebrated Derek Jeter as a once-in-a-lifetime player

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter was a beloved MLB player and was praised by many, including Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe.

Volpe once commended Jeter's unmatched legacy in the Bronx and celebrated the All-Star as a once-in-a-lifetime player.

As reported by NJ.com, in 2022, Volpe said:

"I don’t know if they grew up Yankees fans like me, but there never will be another Jeter. It obviously means a lot that they’d say something like that, but I’m just trying to be the best version of myself, and I don’t think anyone around here can compare to what Jeter did.”

In the first round of the 2019 MLB draft, the Yankees selected Volpe with the 30th overall pick. He made his debut with the Pulaski Yankees of the Rookie Advanced Appalachian League and received a $2.7 million bonus.

Photo of young Anthony Volpe with Derek Jeter

A cute photograph of Volpe rubbing elbows with Yankees icon Jeter as a young boy surfaced on the internet sometime back.

"Young Anthony Volpe with Derek Jeter feels like a photo we'll see for a very long time (via @SOMPatriots)" - Talkin' Yanks

Jeter played for the New York Yankees for the entire duration of his 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2020. He garnered 396 out of 397 votes (99.75%), the second-highest percentage in MLB history (behind his teammate Mariano Rivera), and the highest by a position player.

"Great to be back home at Yankee Stadium! Thanks to everyone for making it such a special night for me and my family. The girls had a blast and finally got their ice cream." - Derek Jeter

From September 2017 to February 2022, Jeter served as the Miami Marlins' league president and CEO.