Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball shortstop |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/06/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about George Lombard Jr.
09/10/2026
Lombard's rookie season ended when the Yankees were eliminated by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. He went 2-for-3 with a walk in the Game 3 loss and finished the regular season with seven home runs and 22 RBIs in 42 games.
04/08/2026
George Lombard Jr. was called up by the New York Yankees after they optioned Anthony Volpe to Triple-A. He made his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium, starting at shortstop and batting eighth, and hit a home run in a 2-0 Yankees win.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | George Lombard Jr. |
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| Known For | New York Yankees infielder and former first-round MLB draft pick |
| Draft | Selected 26th overall by the New York Yankees in the 2023 MLB Draft |
| MLB Debut | 04/08/2026 |
| Debut Opponent | St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
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| Weight | 190 lbs |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Gulliver Prep, Miami, Florida |
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Personal Life
| Family Background | Son of former MLB outfielder and coach George Lombard |
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Relationships & More
| Siblings | Jacob Lombard |
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Family
| Father | George Lombard |
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| Brother | Jacob Lombard |
Career
| Team | New York Yankees |
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| Position | Shortstop |
| Minor League Career | Played in the Yankees organization before his MLB debut, reaching Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2026 |
| Notable Achievement | First-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft |
| Debut Age Milestone | Youngest Yankees starting shortstop since Derek Jeter in June 1995 at the time of his debut |
| 2026 Season | Called up after the trade deadline, replacing Anthony Volpe at shortstop; also played third base during the season |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Right-handed hitter and thrower; primarily a shortstop with experience at second base and third base |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into a baseball family. | |
| 2. Was drafted out of high school. | |
| 3. Made his MLB debut in 2026. | |
| 4. Had arthroscopic surgery in October 2025 to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. | |
| 5. Was described by Yankees general manager Brian Cashman as big-league ready defensively. |
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