With a wonderful Opening Day on March 30th, the 2023 MLB season has kicked off in style. Fans have been waiting for their favorite stars to play for a few months. One of the more highly anticipated teams is the New York Yankees, led by newly appointed captain Aaron Judge. The hype is at an all-time high and the expectations are even higher.
The Yankees have delivered in their Opening Day game, taking a 5-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. More importantly, Judge has started the season with a bang and looks to be carrying on from last year.
Aaron Judge smashed the first home run of the 2023 MLB season
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In 2022, Aaron Judge hit 62 home runs to break the AL single-season home run record. The New York Yankees captain has started 2023 with a home run as well. He hit the first of the 2023 MLB season, in the bottom of the first inning. Judge also scored the Yankees’ first runs of the season. What makes it even more special is that he did it during his first at-bat as captain. Fox Sports: MLB shared a video of the hit on Twitter.
ALL RISE! 👨⚖️
Aaron Judge hits the first home run of the 2023 season! 🔥
(via @Yankees)pic.twitter.com/Wg03Jn0lRi
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 30, 2023
In a Tweet, they said, “ALL RISE! 👨⚖️ Aaron Judge hits the first home run of the 2023 season! 🔥(via @Yankees)”. This will be a huge relief for fans and supporters that worried about how Judge would play. Furthermore, it is a sign of good things to come as the Yankees kick off the season with a win.
The reactions to Judge’s home run have been filled with hype. Many Yankees fans have shown support for him.
Some fans were hyped about the home run in general.
That was quick! First MLB hr of 23…..
— Rob Carpenter (@RobbyRage34) March 30, 2023
Just another day at the park!
— Silent (@SilentJordan23) March 30, 2023
That’s how a Captain starts the season
— Naphtali Murray (@NaphtaliMurray) March 30, 2023
Already on pace for more than 62
— No Offense SZN (@NYYBrooklyn) March 30, 2023
Other fans made some crazy predictions for how many he will hit this year.
75 home run season incoming pic.twitter.com/6gyDSdYQZx
— Chang Gang (@ChangGang20) March 30, 2023
On pace for 162… @barbabep
— Gi.Qu.#4 (@GianlucQuatraro) March 30, 2023
On pace for 648 let’s go
— Riley Zed (@RileyZed_) March 30, 2023
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Throughout the preseason, Judge has been a beacon of light for the Yankees organization. From when he signed his $360 million contract to the last day of Spring Training, he has shown commitment and determination. Furthermore, this is a step in the right direction as the Bronx Bombers aim for a World Series.
The expectations for Judge are now sky high
Aaron Judge has started the 2023 season with a massive performance. This is huge for the New York Yankees but also heightens the already high expectations of Judge. Many fans predict that he will have a season that is similar to last year, and although it seems unlikely, it is not impossible. But experts have said that it will be very difficult for him to match the 62 home runs that he hit last season.
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