Aaron Boone initially looked like a major success when George Lombard Jr. was moved into the shortstop role, but three weeks into his career, he has found himself attached to a piece of franchise history that no player wants.

Lombard’s arrival was promising with his power at the plate and athletic defense in the field, immediately giving fans another reason to believe the organization's top prospect could become a long-term answer at one of the game's most demanding positions.

From Debut to Dubious Franchise Record

During his first two weeks, Lombard displayed impressive range, arm strength and instincts that made him one of the Yankees' most intriguing prospects. Through his first 14 games, he committed just one error in 64 chances.

However, a series of mistakes began piling up at an unprecedented rate, with Lombard committing an error in each of his last six games.

Lombard’s defensive struggles have extended beyond Yankees history. He is now tied for the longest such streak in the majors since Cleveland's Mark Lewis committed an error in seven consecutive games in 1992.

The Longest MLB Streak Since 1992

Despite the historic stretch, manager Aaron Boone does not appear overly concerned about Lombard’s long-term defensive ability.

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The Yankees manager remains confident that Lombard’s underlying fundamentals have not disappeared.

Yankees fans might be getting flashbacks of Boone’s defense for Anthony Volpe, who similarly faded into inconsistency after emerging as the apparent heir to the franchise’s shortstop role.

But Lombard should have at least the rest of this season to put this concerning streak behind him and prove that Boone’s faith is well placed.

New York Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr., initially a highly-regarded prospect who impressed with a home run in his MLB debut and strong defense, has unexpectedly tied a dubious franchise record. After a stellar start with just one error in 14 games, Lombard has now committed an error in six consecutive games.

This historic defensive slump marks the first time a Yankees player has done so since Chick Fewster in 1921, and it's the longest MLB streak since 1992. Despite this unprecedented stretch, manager Aaron Boone remains confident in Lombard's underlying fundamental skills, dismissing it as a "blip on the radar." The team expects Lombard to overcome this challenging period and solidify his long-term role at shortstop.