Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr., 19, who hit .329 with 11 stolen bases in 24 games at the High-A level this season, was promoted to Double-A by the New York Yankees on Sunday, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan, bringing him closer to the majors.
Top shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. was promoted to Double-A by the New York Yankees on Sunday, sources told ESPN, bringing the 19-year-old a step closer to the major leagues after a scorching start to the season.
Lombard, the Yankees‘ first-round draft pick in 2023 and the son of former big leaguer George Lombard, hit .329/.496/.488 with one home run and 11 stolen bases in 24 games at High-A Hudson Valley.
