Anthony Volpe is ready to make his own playoff debut for the Yankees

Anthony Volpe used one word to describe his expectations for Saturday's American League Division Series opener.

“Electric,” the Yankees shortstop told The Post as the team practiced at the stadium.

He would know.

While growing up in Watchung, New Jersey, Volpe attended several Yankees playoff games. It was always a thrill.

“We sat with our backs touching the top of the upper deck,” said Volpe, 23. “We went to the A’s wild card game, the Twins wild card game.”

This October he will have a much better view. Volpe has spoken to several teammates about how different the playoffs are. He wants to be prepared.

The best advice he's gotten is that the postseason will bring two important things: increased adrenaline and adversity.

“There is a lot of excitement and I am ready to go. That’s what you play for,” Volpe said. “As a fan, you always look forward to when the real season starts. From the opposite perspective (as a player) I think it's even cooler because sometimes as a fan you might take it for granted. As a player you know everything you need to get to this point.”

It was an inconsistent second season for Volpe. He started red hot on offense, had a strong defensive year, but his numbers at the plate weren't particularly impressive.

He finished with a disappointing .243/.293/.364 slash line with 12 home runs, 60 RBIs and an OPS of .657.

But he appeared in 160 games and was reliable in the field, getting 15 outs above average for his position, according to Baseball Savant.

“Personally, I look at it based on the team’s performance. I could often contribute more, but at the end of the day we were the best team in the American League,” Volpe said. “Regardless of small appearances during the season or how I was viewed, I am definitely happy to be part of this team.”

Now Volpe can really make a name for himself.

One of the main reasons Derek Jeter was so revered by Yankees fans was his ability to come up big this time of year.

Titles are expected in the Bronx, and the Yankees haven't reached the World Series since 2009, an eternity for them.

No one will remember Volpe's mediocre regular season if he has a big month.

“That’s what the game is about,” he said. “That’s what being a Yankee is all about, how you get through it, how you play in the playoffs. I’m really excited.”