Aaron Judge, the powerhouse who usually dominates the field with his bat and glove, is taking a different approach this time. Instead of stepping up to the plate to address the recent criticism from the Staten Island Little League coach, Judge has chosen the silent route. The coach, Bob Laterza, had called out Judge for supposedly not spending enough time with his players during the Yankees’ appearance at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA, on Sunday.

While the New York Yankees have stepped up with a strong defense of Aaron Judge, issuing a detailed statement, the team captain himself has remained out of the spotlight. Fans eagerly waited for a response from their favorite baseball star, only to learn that Judge claimed he had heard about the coach’s remarks on Tuesday. Now, the Bronx’s beast has weighed in on the situation, opting to stay quiet. His reasoning? He would rather focus on the things that actually matter, namely, having a meaningful day with the kids.

Why is Aaron Judge staying silent?

“I’m not gonna give him a response because it’s about the kids,” Judge said. “That’s what it’s all about. We got a chance to spend a lot of time with quite a few kids in Williamsport and make some great memories. Had a great time at the game, besides the loss. So I want that to be the focus.” Well, the Yankees certainly made a splash at the Little League World Series, and thanks to Jazz Chisholm Jr., their memorable day was captured in a video for all to see.

On the other hand, Bob’s perspective on the Yankees’ visit starkly contrasts with the upbeat video capturing their time at the Little League World Series. According to Bob, his team felt snubbed after the Yankees’ game against Detroit. The young players had hoped that their seats behind home plate would provide a chance to interact with Aaron Judge, but it didn’t as expected, and he vented it out, saying, “How about turning around or wave to New York and the kids that think you’re a hero? They are the ones who pay your salary.”

In response to the criticism, Aaron Judge has brushed off the comments, saying he doesn’t give them much “weight,” as Judge remarked on Wednesday. “I play in front of 40,000 fans every night and get booed if I go 0-for-1.” Manager Aaron Boone echoed this sentiment, choosing to stay out of the fray. “I’m not even gonna dignify that with a response,” Boone said. “Aaron Judge is as good as it gets.”

While the team manager and Judge are rather quiet, the statement issued by the Yankees defending their star player speaks volumes!

The Yankees went all in to support their star player

In the statement, the Yankees clarified that neither the organization nor their players had scheduled any specific event for Sunday. The visit was an extra gesture, as the Staten Island team happened to play that day. The Yankees players made an effort to interact with the kids before their game against the Detroit Tigers, going out of their way to make the experience special, making the claims by Bob irrelevant.

The statement mentioned, “We commend all of our players for devoting their complete attention to the hundreds of kids who literally walked step-by-step alongside them from the moment the Yankees landed in Williamsport through the entirety of the evening. Our players were unequivocally committed to making the experience what it was intended to be–a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young baseball players.

At last, the Bronx suggested that it would have been more effective if Coach Bob Laterza had reached out to them directly before making his concerns public. To address the situation and clear up any confusion, the Yankees have extended a warm invitation to the Staten Island team to visit Yankee Stadium, regardless of their game outcome. What do you think will be coach Bob Laterza’s next move now that the team has taken this step? Will the Staten Island team join them in the Yankees stadium or not? What do you think? Let us know in the comments.