George Lombard Jr. explains choice of jersey number for Yankees debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
George Lombard Jr. made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees, wearing No. 96. The 21-year-old shortstop stated he chose the number simply because it was in his locker when he arrived. On his first at-bat, Lombard grounded out but later hit a home run in the fifth inning against the Cardinals, bringing the score to 2-0. Lombard's promotion comes as the Yankees demonstrated confidence in the prospect, optioning veteran Anthony Volpe to Triple-A. The debut is particularly significant as it coincided with the professional debut of his brother, Jacob Lombard, for the Marlins.
- •Lombard debuted with Yankees on August 4, 2026.
- •He hit a home run in the fifth inning against the Cardinals.
- •Veteran Anthony Volpe was optioned to Triple-A.
- •Lombard is the Yankees' top prospect from the 2023 draft.
- •His brother, Jacob, also debuted professionally the same day.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ George Lombard Jr. reveals simplest reason behind jersey number
"George Lombard Jr. gave a refreshingly simple answer when asked about the number on his back for his Yankees debut.
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