Top Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. promoted to Double-A after blazing start

George Lombard Jr. was not long for Hudson Valley.

After the Yankees’ top prospect crushed the competition in 24 games this season at High-A Hudson Valley, Lombard has been promoted to Double-A Somerset, a source confirmed on Sunday.

ESPN first reported the move.

The 19-year-old infielder, who impressed this spring in his first taste of big league camp, got off to a blazing start at Hudson Valley, batting .329 with a .983 OPS and 11 steals.

He drew 23 walks to 22 strikeouts in 111 plate appearances, building off of the 29 games he spent at High-A at the end of last season after spending most of the year at Single-A Tampa.

George Lombard Jr. swings during the Yankees’ spring training game Feb. 22. Charles Wenzelberg

The Yankees’ first-round pick in 2023, Lombard has predominantly played shortstop in his minor league career while also getting a taste of third and second — which is how the Yankees used him this spring to get him some experience at multiple positions.

George Lombard Jr. reacts after scoring during the Yankees’ spring training game Feb. 22. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

The son of Tigers bench coach and former major leaguer George Lombard, Lombard Jr. has received high praise for his advanced makeup at a young age.