New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is following in Derek Jeter’s footsteps in more ways than one.
The 22-year-old rookie, hailed by some fans as the potential second coming of The Captain, recently moved into a $2 million bachelor pad on Central Park West, according to sources and property records. Jeter also shunned suburban megansions, the predominant choice of star athletes, to live in the city during his playing days.
Volpe’s parents, Isabella and Michael Volpe, signed a deed in May for unit 2F at 91 Central Park West, according to property records, but listing agent Ariel Mahgerefteh, of Compass, says the pad is for the young baseball phenom, who last August was still living in his childhood home in New Jersey.
The 1,300-square-foot co-op has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and overlooks the park, according to its listing on StreetEasy. The kitchen has marble countertops and stainless steel Wolf, Miele and Sub Zero appliances. Building amenities include a full-time doorman, a live-in building manager and a private fitness center.
“The apartment is great for someone looking for a bachelor pad but wants to be in a good neighborhood,” said Mahgerefteh, who said he thinks the area suits Volpe’s humble personality.
“He’s incredibly grounded,” said Mahgerefteh. “I really thought he was just a normal guy.”
Despite evidence pointing toward the unit being Volpe’s residence, Corcoran’s Douglas McCullough, who represented the buyers, said the apartment is for the ballplayer’s parents.
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The digs aren’t exactly on par with Jeter’s illustrious properties, but that may change when Volpe becomes eligible for salary arbitration in a few years. He’s currently on a one-year, $720,000 contract, but he did get a $2.7 million signing bonus when the Yankees drafted him in the first round in 2019.
Though Volpe’s future appears bright, his offense has been spotty early in his Major League Baseball career. He’s hitting .215 with 14 home runs, though his defense and 20 stolen bases in 23 attempts put him at 1.5 wins-above-replacement, meaning he is better than a readily available replacement.