“I Kind of Enjoy Failure”- New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge Told a Startling Truth Long Before Taking Derek Jeter’s Famous Role

Aaron Judge, a force to be reckoned with and a cornerstone player of the pinstripes. His love for the game of baseball is unmatched, driving him to train tirelessly. One can easily say that Judge is extremely dedicated to his craft and is always working to improve his game.

So what exactly motivates Aaron Judge to become the best player he can be? Is it his inherent love for the game of baseball? To take the New York Yankees to soaring heights? Or is it something else entirely?

Why does Aaron Judge “enjoy” failure? 

4 years ago, while talking to the Yankees, Judge admitted that he finds motivation in his failures. His words were, “I’m motivated by failure. In a crazy way, I kinda enjoy failure. Those bad days make the games that you win, the winning all that so much more enjoyable” 

Judge sees failure as a means to an end, rather than an end itself. The rundown of what he was saying – by using failure as a means to learn, he is able to stay motivated and focused. Which leads to a greater sense of accomplishment and enjoyment when he does succeed.

Judge: the bedrock of the Yankees 

The New York Yankees is a team known for its notable history and winning tradition. Though, like any team, they have had their ups and downs over the years. While the Yankees have not had the consistent success, they had in the past, they still have a talented roster with Judge in the center.

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Ever since he made his debut with the Pinstripes in 2016, he has established himself as a dominant force at the plate. He has consistently ranked among the league leaders in home runs hit in major league history.

But it’s not just personal achievement and “failure” that motivates Judge – he is also driven by his love for the game. This shows in his consistently high-level plays that have established him as one of the best all-round players in the league. The reigning AL MVP also values the team aspect of baseball and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Yankees. 

Now that the Yankees have signed Judge for a staggering 9-year, $360 million deal. And Derek Jeter has passed on the torch to make Judge the 16th captain of the Yankees. What will his motivation for his team to see victory every step of the way entails? 

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