Aaron Judge on whether Anthony...

Anthony Volpe's excellent spring training has piqued the interest of many, including Yankees captain Aaron Judge. Judge discussed the Yankees' top prospect and if he should make the Opening Day roster in a few weeks with MLB.com's Bryan Hoch this week.

"I believe he has all the cosmetics equipment," Judge stated. "He ticks a lot of boxes, both defensively and offensively. He's a tough hitter. He has speed, which is important in this game right now. My philosophy has always been that if you're the best player, it shouldn't matter how old you are. You should be out there assisting the New York Yankees. It makes no difference if you're 19 or 41. You should be playing if you're the best candidate for the job."

Volpe is hitting.353 (6-for-17) with an OBP of.450 and an OPS of 1.097 in six games this spring. He also has three stolen bases and a home run.

The 21-year-old is making it difficult for manager Aaron Boone and the rest of the club to decide who will play shortstop on Opening Day. Shortstop was a position that they needed to sort out going into spring training after incumbent infielder Isaiah Kiner-Falefa struggled on the field last season. IKF is 1-for-11 with an RBI and a stolen base this spring.

Then there's Oswald Peraza, who had a cup of coffee with the club late last season and wowed them enough to earn a spot on the postseason squad. However, he's had an equally disappointing spring, going 2-for-9 with one stolen base.

Boone and the Yankees still have three weeks to decide out who they want on their roster. Volpe is unlikely to make the roster due to his limited stint at Triple-A, but it's getting less and less impossible that the New Jersey native can make the squad, even if just off the bench. One thing is certain: Volpe is living up to the organization's and fans' high expectations, and it's helped Boone a long way.

"I have high expectations, and [Volpe] has come in and gone after it," Boone said earlier this month. "It's consistent with his reputation in our organization. He puts forth a lot of effort. He clearly enjoys the game. When I think of our captain, Aaron Judge, one of the things that comes to mind is how much he enjoys the game. So you get into the minor things, observing and searching for a slight advantage — he's always doing that."

Volpe will have another opportunity to impress the Yankees when they play the Boston Red Sox on Thursday at 1:05 p.m.