Yankees fans weren’t ready for this one — and honestly, neither was the internet. Anthony Volpe may be fighting battles at the plate and in the infield this season, but off the field? Let’s just say that man is winning. Big time.
A Glamorous Debut That Left Yankees Fans Stunned
The 24-year-old shortstop made his red carpet debut at the Willow Gala — an event hosted by teammate Carlos Rodón and his wife, Ashley — and let’s just say jaws hit the floor. Why? Because Volpe didn’t walk in solo. He walked in with Elle Jowett, a blonde beauty who’s been quietly showing up on fans’ radar… and now she’s front and center.
As the YES Network dropped a clip of the apparent couple posing with the Rodóns, fans immediately lit up the comments section, as if it were October baseball. One dropped the classic: “Sorry, Anthony, I was not familiar with your game.” Another just went straight to panic mode: “Chat, who is this girl?!” And then the ever-reliable social media scout chimed in with the play-by-play: “He’s winning off the field… that’s for sure.”
Volpe’s red-carpet fit was a clean, classic tuxedo. Elle was wearing a beige dress with a strategic cut-out, exuding total main character energy. The two posed comfortably — arm around her, smiles all around — and if body language tells you anything, this wasn’t a first date. These are two people who know they look good together.
Clues Point to a Low-Key Relationship
And it turns out, there’s some social sleuthing to back that up. Jowett and Volpe follow each other on Instagram (modern love’s first clue), and Yankees wives — Ashley Rodón and Chase Carter, aka Mrs. Cody Bellinger — have both commented on her posts. Translation? She’s in the circle.
Jowett, a NYC student who moved from Maine, isn’t just sitting in the bleachers unnoticed. She’s built a solid social following with over 1.3 million TikTok likes and a growing Instagram presence. She even posted a TikTok from Yankee Stadium back in June, which — let’s be real — was probably the soft launch we all missed.
While His Stats Dip, Volpe’s Star Power Rises
And sure, Volpe’s numbers this season haven’t been stellar — batting .207 with 19 home runs and leading the AL in errors — but he’s still the starting shortstop and a big part of the Yankees’ playoff push. They’re leading the Wild Card and riding a hot streak.
So, while Volpe may strike out at times on the field, but in life, he just hit one out of the park.
