New York Yankees Legend Reacts to George Lombard Jr.’s MLB Debut Home Run

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The New York Yankees announced Monday night that they were calling up top prospect George Lombard Jr. from Triple-A. In just his second at-bat, Lombard Jr. launched a home run to left field for the first homer of his MLB career and his first Bronx blast. “Welcome to the Bronx Lombard Jr!!!” George Lombard Jr. (21 years, 63 days old) is the 2nd-youngest Yankee to homer as a shortstop. Before earning his promotion, Lombard Jr. batted .284 this season with 82 hits, 12 home runs, 33 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases.