Yankees' George Lombard Jr. matches Wilson defensive stat in debut season

George Lombard Jr. has made an impressive start to his MLB career with the New York Yankees. In just 12 games, he recorded eight Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), matching the total of established player Bobby Witt Jr. for the season, although Lombard achieved this in significantly fewer innings. This performance follows Lombard's promotion from the minors on August 4, 2026. His early contributions have made him a key figure in the Yankees' evaluation of their young infielders. The team looks to Lombard to maintain his defensive proficiency and develop offensively as the season progresses.

• 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ rookie matches Bobby Witt Jr. stat after just 12 career games