THE BRONX, New York (WABC) — Every kid growing up in the Tri-State area dreams of one day hitting a grand slam in the World Series to give the Yankees a victory, but despite the overwhelming odds, with one swing of the bat, Anthony Volpe, the pride of Morristown, New Jersey, that’s exactly what I did Tuesday night!

The 23-year-old short stop became only the ninth Yankee to ever hit a grand slam in the World Series.

“That’s Derek Jeter 2.0,” said Yankee fan Tyler DeRosa.

Fans have been waiting for someone to fill the shoes of Yankees great Derek Jeter, and after the grand slam of Game 4, they might have it in the form of Anthony Volpe.

“I was ecstatic for him,” said fan Bryant Washburn. “We’re about the same age, so he felt like I was living my dream now, doing that for the team and the city.”

He also does it for Morristown, New Jersey, where Volpe manned a shortstop at the Delbarton School.

“He’s one of the hardest working kids I’ve ever coached, and he deserves a night like that and hopefully he can get to Game 5 tonight,” said Delbarton School head baseball coach Bruce Shatel.

Shatel coached Volpe during his high school career, and he says it’s no surprise to see Volpe shine under the bright lights of the Bronx.

“He was at his best when the lights were on. When the game mattered most was when he was at his best,” he said.

About 40 miles from Yankee Stadium, the private New Jersey school has become a powerhouse on the diamond, winning multiple state titles and producing Major League talent like Volpe and Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter.

But now his jersey hangs next to Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge, among others.

Sal from Ballpark Sports Shop is having trouble restocking Volpe jerseys after Tuesday night’s heroics.

“As soon as I saw the home run, I told them to get it ready and get it out,” Sal said. “So we took out everything we have. That’s all we have left.”

From watching Jeter and the Yankees celebrate championship #27 along the Canyon of Heroes in 2009, to now standing with The Captain as the Yankees inch closer to #28, Shatel believes Game 4 is proof: the pinstripes are never too heavy for second. -year shortstop.

“I think it’s safe to say that everyone at Delbarton and Morristown, everyone supports Anthony and let’s take this to Los Angeles,” Shatel said.

Game 5 starts at 8:08 PM. No matter how it turns out, it will be the last time Volpe and the Yankees play in front of their fans in the Bronx.

They will be looking for another big performance from the hometown kid to get them to Game 6.

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