Have you heard about Aaron Judge’s latest exploits on the baseball field? The superstar outfielder has been dominating the game with his amazing skills and incredible versatility. In the 2022 season, he showed off his talents by sliding over to centerfield and playing like a true phenom in that position.
So how many positions can this guy play? The possibilities are endless. He’s already a phenomenal outfielder, and he’s proven that he can hold his own in centerfield too. But could he also play the infield? It’s certainly possible. There’s more to this athlete than meets the eye. Word on the street is that he’s been taking grounders and practicing his throws at first base.
Aaron Judge is proving to be a true jack-of-all-trades
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It looks like the New York Yankees have a brand new first baseman – but wait, isn’t that Aaron Judge? The superstar outfielder made an unexpected appearance in the backfield on Tuesday, taking on a new role as a first baseman for the day.
Aaron Judge taking ground balls at first base pic.twitter.com/RxLLtkeHGD
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) February 14, 2023
According to mlb.com, sporting a first baseman’s mitt Judge looked like a natural as he fielded throws from second baseman DJ LeMahieu and shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa. But he didn’t stop there – Judge even got in on the action himself, taking a few grounders and showing off his impressive range and agility.
The interesting thing is the first baseman is a position he played back in his high school days. But that’s not even the best part – this guy is a true multi-sport star. He’s got experience in just about every position you can think of, and his body is perfectly tuned to the rhythm of every sport out there. So it’s safe to say that with his incredible talent, athleticism, and adaptability, there’s no telling where Aaron Judge will end up next.
How did fans react to the video?
It’s not every day you see a player as versatile as Aaron Judge. And watching the way he handled himself as a first baseman, the fans are going gaga over his talent. There is also speculation that Judge might be playing the infield in the upcoming season. Whether that might be true or not, time will tell but without further ado here are some of the reactions to the footage.
It's for when the Ohtani and Trout trade clears.
— Juan Martinez (@jrobertmartinez) February 14, 2023
My 2028 first baseman💙
— joe (@BurdenBurner) February 14, 2023
Let’s not get any crazy rumors started
— Randy Cadenhead (@RandyinPO) February 14, 2023
Smart.
— Daniel Kaplan (@Mordot7) February 14, 2023
5 tool kinda guy
— Jason DeMarco (@JayDeMarco25) February 14, 2023
Preparing for that move in 6 years.
— MaxCFC (@TheProfessorM10) February 14, 2023
Cant wait to see anthony Rizzo playing catcher and stanton being the home plate umpire.
— Mr.Bones (@RobbieDBones) February 14, 2023
Remember when the Mets put piazza at F3, now the man’s doing reality tv jumping out of helicopters. Please Aaron, stay in the outfield
— Ted Hughes (@XDom_A_nik) February 14, 2023
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Ohtani incoming
— Him (@Fowlah1) February 14, 2023
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As the Yankees gear up for their first full-squad workout, one thing is for sure – they’ve got a secret weapon in Aaron Judge. Whether he’s playing in the outfield or manning the infield, this superstar is ready to make waves in the landscape of the game.
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