New York Yankees fans were really trying to keep their expectations for George Lombard Jr. in check. George Lombard Jr. raises Yankees ceiling more than Anthony Volpe ever couldCincinnati Reds v New York Yankees | Jim McIsaac/GettyImagesAnthony Volpe has borne more than his fair share of blame since debuting with the Yankees back in 2023. And then, in less than two innings, Lombard Jr. showed Yankees fans exactly what they'd been missing. Volpe at best gets the lead runner there; Lombard Jr. ended the inning. Of course, development isn't linear, and despite the homer, Lombard Jr. also comes with his fair share of question marks at the plate.