George Lombard Jr.
George Alexander Lombard Jr. is an American professional baseball shortstop and second baseman in the New York Yankees organization.
Career
Lombard attended Gulliver Preparatory School in Pinecrest, Florida. He played for the school's baseball and soccer teams, winning state championships in both sports. Lombard committed to attend Vanderbilt University to play college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. The New York Yankees selected him in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft. He signed with the Yankees, reportedly receiving a $3.3 million signing bonus.In 2024, Lombard played for the Tampa Tarpons and the Hudson Valley Renegades.
Lombard drew high praise during spring training in 2025 from the media and scouts. He started that season with High-A Hudson Valley and was promoted to the Double-A Somerset Patriots in early May.