The off-season is currently going on and MLB fans are patiently waiting for the season to kick off. They are waiting to see their favorite teams and, more specifically, their favorite stars play. One of these stars is none other than Aaron Judge, who took home the AL MVP during the 2022 season. The New York Yankees star is one of the top names in MLB right now.
Fans are waiting to see if Judge will match his 2022 season or have an even better one. Furthermore, Yankees fans are ready to see their new captain in action. In the latest updates, fans were given a glimpse of Judge’s preparations for the upcoming MLB season.
Aaron Judge has started Spring Training early
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With the 2023 season starting soon, MLB stars will start showing up for Spring Training. But star outfielder Aaron Judge is among a few Yankees stars that decided to show up early. The star right fielder was seen doing batting practice, among other things. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch shared a picture of Judge at training via Twitter.
We 👀 you @TheJudge44 pic.twitter.com/A3WCXjiS0m
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) February 13, 2023
In the Tweet, he said, “We 👀 you @TheJudge44”. This is a huge show of commitment from the Yankees’ newest captain and will help other players get motivated for the upcoming season. Furthermore, it gives fans an early look at Judge before the season.
Yankees fans have reacted to Judge’s workouts and are happy to see their star in action. Some lauded the star outfielder for his commitment. Others stated how badly they missed seeing Judge play.
The Captain is ready since day 1🙏🏼
— Luis🇩🇴 (@_itsluis_) February 13, 2023
There’s our Captain!
— rm_Yanks ⚾️ (@rm_Yanks) February 14, 2023
It’s a beautiful sight
— Brandon (@bhauff_549) February 13, 2023
Words can’t describe how much I needed this distance video of Judge taking BP 😆😆😆
— Rion Iwasaki (@RionRion55) February 13, 2023
I would do unspeakable things to be there with u rn Bryan
— Gabe (@PlayoffTanaka_) February 13, 2023
The Captain has arrived. Lets go #Yankees!!!
— Zach S. (@onlyzach1) February 13, 2023
The Captain! #Yankees
— NYBOUND (@KNICKSTAPE67) February 13, 2023
Let’s go!
— SPYanks (@sp_yanks) February 13, 2023
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It is good that Judge looks fit and in good shape ahead of the 2023 season. Fans and critics alike will be waiting to see how he performs in the upcoming season. The Yankee star recently signed a 9-year $360 million deal and might be under some pressure to live up to it.
Judge and the Yankees are aiming to win a World Series
Aaron Judge has picked up numerous individual accolades and is a top MLB superstar. But his main aim now will be to win a World Series with the Yankees. According to Clutch Points, “Aaron Judge and the Yankees have their sights set on winning the World Series”.
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This is an objective that Judge will be hoping to achieve this year after falling short in 2022. What do you think of the fact that Aaron Judge has shown up to Spring Training early? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.