Jake Bauers lived his dream the other day when he made his debut as a Yankee. He receives a major league call-up in the aftermath of Yankees captain Aaron Judge’s hip injury. The call-up was a result of his sheer brilliance in the minor league. Playing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the outfielder has recorded nine homers and 20 RBIs with an impressive batting average of .319.
Hence, when Aaron Judge went down on a 10-day IL, calling up Jake was a no-brainer for the Yankees’ front office. He emerged as the perfect temporary replacement for the captain. However, his debut game ended on a tragic note as he suffered a massive injury scare. During the very first inning, Jake Bauers grabbed a spectacular catch but hit his knee on the wall in the process. With the ball in his hand, the outfielder gasped in pain. Despite the concern, Jake made a stellar comeback and finally contributed to the Bombers’ win.
Jake Bauers Hits His First Home Run For The Yankees, Calls It An “Indescribable” Feeling
After the big crash on the left field wall, Jake Bauers aborted the game and went in for MRI scans. The scan results, fortunately, came back negative and displayed no major cause of concern. The knee had some swelling which subsided over time. Subsequently, the outfielder made a comeback on Wednesday and made it count. In his very second at-bat as a Yankee, Jake hit his first homer of the season and leveled the scores against the Guardians. The run helped the Yankees eventually clinch the game at the end of 10 innings.
After the game, Jake Bauers was up for a chat and expressed his feelings. He said the feeling of scoring your first home run as a Yankee in the Bronx is an “indescribable” feeling. He almost blacked out while running on the base path and could not come to terms with reality. It was only after a couple of innings the feeling sunk in for Bauers. Further sharing insights on the process, Jake said he had had quality at-bats so far this year and tried to keep the approach the same as the minors. It’s working well for him so far. With the Yankees’ season hanging in the balance, moments like Bauers’ home run could prove to be crucial in turning the team’s fortunes around. On the other hand, for Bauers, the homer was just the beginning of what he hopes will be a successful tenure with the Yankees.
Bauers Escapes Major Injury Scare In Debut Game
The New York Yankees faced a setback when their captain, Aaron Judge, landed on a 10-day IL after being diagnosed with a mild hip strain. The Yankees, who looked prepared for the worst, called up outfielder Jake Bauers from the Triple-A. They had already placed him on the taxi squad as a backup. However, his debut game ended prematurely due to an injury scare.
Jake Bauers took the field wearing the pinstripes for the first time in his career. Chasing a flyball on the outfield, Jake took a sensational running catch. However, he could not control his running momentum and crashed his knee on the left field wall. The outfielder was able to get up after a lengthy delay, but his future in the Yankee clubhouse remained uncertain. Fortunately, the MRI results showed no major damage, and Jake was able to return after a couple of games.