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Yankees Underrated Prospect Dominating Minor Leagues

George Lombard Jr. has received plenty of hype, and rightfully so, for his performance in the minor leagues this season, but another New York Yankees infield prospect who's currently playing for Double-A Somerset has emerged as one of the most productive farmhands across baseball.

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Yankees Top Prospect Could Be Next Major Star

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. offered a ringing endorsement of the organization's top prospect in George Lombard Jr., a 2023 first-round pick, amidst his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset earlier this week.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 29

Yankees Top Prospect Living Up to the Hype

The New York Yankees knew they were getting a special talent in infielder George Lombard Jr. upon selecting him in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, but even they likely didn't expect him to develop as quickly as he has thus far.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Yankees Quietly Testing Top Prospect at New Defensive Positions

It’s too soon to project where George Lombard Jr. might ultimately land on the diamond, but the Yankees are already testing out his versatility. The 2023 first-round pick has started games at shortstop, second base, and third in the two weeks since his promotion to Double-A Somerset.

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New York Yankees News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Yankees’ rising star George Lombard Jr. shines in Double-A debut

The New York Yankees have another rising star in the making, and fans are already buzzing. George Lombard Jr., the Yankees top prospect, officially made his Double-A debut with the Somerset Patriots– and his performance is giving the organization plenty of reason to be excited.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 12

New York Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr. Makes Massive Leap in Updated Rankings

The New York Yankees appear to have a new crown jewel in their farm system. MLB Pipeline revealed its updated top 100 rankings on Sunday, accounting for all the rookies who have graduated from prospect status.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 9

Yankees Prized Infield Prospect Receives Phenomenal New Ranking

Phenomenal is a good way to describe the rise of New York Yankees prized shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. Earlier this week the Yankees promoted him from High-A Hudson Valley to Double-A Somerset.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / May 8

Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr. Moving Up the Ranks

The New York Yankees have made a significant move regarding their top prospect and the future of the organization. George Lombard Jr. was promoted to Double-A Somerset this week, setting up his career for the ultimate test and showcase. It was only a matter of time until Lombard advanced further in the farm system.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Yankees Prospect Jumps Into Elite Company on Top 100 List

George Lombard Jr. isn’t just rising through the New York Yankees’ system, he’s getting recognized as one of the best young players across all of baseball.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 6

Yankees Place Star Prospect on Injured List Just As Their Other One Arrives

19-year-old star prospect George Lombard Jr. is being aggressively promoted by the New York Yankees after a fantastic start to the season. He looks like he could be a future cornerstone of this team, and Yankees fans might not have to wait long to see him in The Show if he continues performing the way he has.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 6

New York Yankees Make Promotion of Star Prospect Official

Over the weekend, it was reported that the New York Yankees were promoting their top prospect, shortstop George Lombard Jr., to Double-A Somerset. With Jasson Dominguez graduating from prospect status with the Major League team, it was Lombardo who assumed the No.

New York Yankees News / Sportscasting / May 5

Yankees’ Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. Soars to Double‑A Somerset

New York Yankees Top Prospect George Lombard Jr. has been promoted to Double-A at just 19 years of age. At 19, George Lombard Jr. has already rewritten the script for a typical minor‑league prodigy.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Yankees Fast-Track Former First-Round Pick

George Lombard Jr. is expected to join Double-A Somerset for Tuesday night’s game at Akron. It’s the latest promotion for the Yankees’ 2023 first-round pick, who could be in position to challenge Anthony Volpe for the starting shortstop role in the Bronx. But not for a couple of years.

New York Yankees News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 5

New York Yankees Promote Top Prospect, a Teen Phenom Who Has Dominated at High-A

Teams in the South Atlantic League won’t be sorry to see George Lombard Jr. go. Lombard, 19, is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the top prospect in the New York Yankees farm system and the No.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / May 4

New York Yankees Aggressively Promote Superstar Prospect George Lombard Jr.

When Jasson Dominguez graduated from prospect status, the New York Yankees had a new guy take over the top spot. 19-year-old infielder George Lombard Jr.