George Lombard Jr. | |
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New York Yankees | |
Shortstop / Second baseman | |
Born: Miami, Florida, U.S. | June 2, 2005|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
George Alexander Lombard Jr. (born June 2,2005) is an American professional baseball shortstop and second baseman in the New York Yankees organization.
Lombard attended Gulliver Preparatory School in Pinecrest,Florida. He played for the school's baseball and soccer teams,winning state championships in both sports. [1] Lombard committed to attend Vanderbilt University to play college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. The New York Yankees selected him in the first round (26th overall) of the 2023 MLB draft. [2] He signed with the Yankees,reportedly receiving a $3.3 million signing bonus. [3]
In 2024,Lombard played for the Tampa Tarpons and the Hudson Valley Renegades. [4] [5]
Lombard drew high praise during spring training in 2025 from the media and scouts. [6] [7] [8] He started that season with High-A Hudson Valley and was promoted to the Double-A Somerset Patriots in early May. [9] [10] [11]
Lombard is the son of Detroit Tigers bench coach George Lombard. His brother,Jacob,is also an athlete at Gulliver. [1]