‘It’s a gift that he has’: George Lombard Jr.’s defense making waves in Yankees’ minor leagues

‘It’s a gift that he has’: George Lombard Jr.’s defense making waves in Yankees’ minor leagues

BRIDGEWATER — When you’re a teenage baseball player, praise doesn’t get much higher than being compared to one of the greatest defensive shortstops of all-time. Omar Vizquel popped into his head when Somerset Patriots manager Raul Dominguez was asked over the weekend if he is reminded of another player when watching George Lombard Jr. play defense. “For me, it’s a gift that he has,” Dominguez said. “When I see those players, I call it like, ‘Tha…