Filipino-American Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe stages free youth camp in PH, visits Rizal Memorial

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has finally made his first visit to the Philippines, giving back to the Filipino baseball community and acknowledging the history found at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.

Initially a personal trip for a family member’s wedding, Volpe’s visit became even more significant after he staged a baseball youth camp at the Felino Marcelino Sr. Baseball Stadium, where he taught aspiring Filipino baseball players free of charge.

Volpe’s mother, Isabelle, was born and raised in the Philippines before marrying his Italian father, Michael.

The young Yankees star gave his reason for staging the free camp was to teach the next generation of baseball players to work harder for their dreams.

“My whole childhood, there was a lot of support and a lot of my family around, so you get exposed to that. But now to be here, from all the stories they tell and where they grew up, to actually see it and be in it, it’s really special,” Volpe said.

“It really puts everything in perspective. I always say I was just like them, I had a dream, and I had people to look up to. I just want to have fun, keep playing, and work really, really hard. I’m sure you can accomplish everything you want to do,” he added.

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New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was running a baseball clinic for kids yesterday in the Philippines 🇵🇭

His mother was born in the Philippines and he is 50% Filipino. pic.twitter.com/a3amAqx1Vy

— World Baseball Network (@WorldBaseball_) December 31, 2025

Volpe was helped by his Filipino family members and hinted at conducting more in the future.

“My ninangs helped a lot, but it’s definitely special to do something like this. We’re already talking about doing this as much as we can,” he said.

While in the Philippines, the Gold Glove winner also visited the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium, where baseball legend and fellow Yankee Babe Ruth once played.

Volpe will stay in the country until January 7, before going back to New York in time for Spring Training preparations with the Yankees.

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