“That is My Captain”: Aaron Judge Melts Fans by Channeling Derek Jeter Mentality to Plead 21-Year-Old Prospect’s Case For 2023

Anthony Volpe, the name that has taken the Yankees world by storm. The young rookie is the talk of the town, and everyone’s got their eyes set on him. With his excellence in the ballpark, it’s no wonder that Volpe has captured the hearts of fans and everyone else. And while the regular season is less than a month away, the Pinstripes captain Aaron Judge could not stop himself from praising the young slugger. Notably, Volpe has been working hard in the hope of getting a place in the Yankees lineup.

The young phenom who has earned comparisons to none other than the legendary Derek Jeter has received overwhelming support from fans and fellow players alike. However, despite knowing the loopholes in their batting lineup, the management has been keeping quiet about their plans for Volpe’s future. Once Judge weighed his opinion on Volpe’s immense talent, the Yankees fans also came in support of the 21-year-old. Let’s take a look at what Judge said! 

Aaron Judge spoke up about the rookie sensation’s talent 

When it comes to baseball, a few names carry the weight and respect of Aaron Judge. The captain of the New York Yankees has an unshakable character and a passion for the game like no other. So when the captain speaks, everyone listens. And what he recently said about rookie sensation Anthony Volpe has everyone talking. According to him, age doesn’t matter when it comes to bringing excellence to the field. If you’re the best player, you should be given the opportunity to help the team, and in the veteran’s eye, Volpe is the best.

As someone who has lived and breathed baseball for years, Judge’s opinion carries a lot of weight, which further solidifies the young rookie’s standing. Volpe has been a stunner in the fields of the minor leagues and it’s clear that he has what it takes to make it to the big leagues. 

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What’s more is that Volpe plays in the same position as Isiah Kiner-Falefa, whose performance has been quite underwhelming in recent seasons. With Volpe waiting in line, it seems like the logical choice to give him a shot and see what he can do in the major leagues. 

How did fans react to the captain’s statement? 

Judge’s recent comments about the young talent have ignited a firestorm of excitement among New York Yankees fans. People are flooding in their responses in applaud of the captain. 

While some are saying that the captain “knows the game” and are in adoration of him – “that’s my captain.” On the other hand, there are those who believe that Judge should be the one responsible for team management as the ones already in the position are not doing anything about adding Volpe to the team’s roster.  

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