Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees captain’s impact on the franchise has been profound since his debut in 2016. Standing at 6’7″ tall, Judge rewrote MLB’s history with a 62-home run season in 2022 and bagged his career maiden AL-MVP award. Within no time, he became the face of the franchise.
Apart from insane hitting abilities, a lot of personality traits also sets Aaron Judge apart from the heed. His easygoing attitude, humbleness, and great core values make him a perfect fit in the Big Apple. Former Yankee legend Alex Rodriguez also agreed with the narrative as he explained why Judge is a perfect fit for the Yankees.
Alex Rodriguez Endorses Aaron Judge As A ‘Prototypical Yankee’
Former New York Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez has declared Aaron Judge the perfect fit for the Yankees, describing him as “a prototypical New York guy.” While talking on Fox Sports, Alex praised Judge for his remarkable blend of talent, character, and leadership, which have endeared him to fans and solidified his place as the face of the Yankees franchise. Rodriguez, who knows firsthand the pressures and expectations of playing in New York, commended Judge for his ability to thrive under the bright lights of the Big Apple. He particularly reflected on the captain’s personality traits, which set him apart from the crowd. Rodriguez referred to Judge as a prototypical New York guy who is humble and an extremely likeable personality.
“If you could just make up the perfect New York, Madison Avenue player, it’s Aaron Judge,” Alex Rodriguez said. The former Yankee infielder further added that Judge is the type of guy former Yankee owner George Steinbrenner would have fallen in love with. It is because the captain represents everything the franchise stands for. He has great parents, is surrounded by educators, and, importantly, marries his high-school sweetheart. Indeed, Judge stands out in the Big Apple largely due to his humble demeanor. He is extremely friendly with the fans, especially with the kids, and participates in several charity events. Judge also has a great bond with his teammates from all age groups. His teammates often boast how Judge goes out of his way to create a homely vibe in the clubhouse. And these little things suggest how good of a leader Aaron Judge has become.
Judge Is Writing An Extraordinary Comeback Story This Year
Aaron Judge’s comeback in May, 2024 will be remembered for ages to come as he bounced back from an abysmal April to a MVP-level surge in May. Judge is now leading the league in home runs, batting average, fWAR, slugging percentage and several other metric. Additionally, Aaron Judge is leading AL-MVP odds as well.
Earlier, Juan Soto was leading the race with 200+ odds in Fansduel metrics. But Aaron Judge flew past him with a sensational comeback in May. Owing to the captain’s epic resurgence, the New York Yankees are leading the league with the best 45-19 record. At this pace, Aaron Judge is poised to script a 2022 season similar history once again.
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