The 2023 season went against the hopes of the New York Yankees. Nothing worked for them, even after all the spending. Not to mention, their star captain, Aaron Judge, also had a forgetful season. Although he played without not recovering fully, the Yankees failed to win the ticket to playoffs. Although it put many players out of recognition, it seems Aaron stands as an exception.
Multiple injuries hampered the season of the 2022 AL MVP, which was frustrating for the Yankees captain. Although he did not let this affect his character, he missed out on exceptional contributions on and off the field. Yet the 31-year-old could justify him being the captain both on and off the feild. As Judge claimed with all the difficulties, the recognition has made the fans happy, who had an interesting take on his response.
Aaron Judge Wins the Prestigious Individual Honor, Roberto Clemente Award
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It is always an honor for every baseball player to win the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. But it isn’t easy to achieve. They need a lot of selfless effort from the person to be crowned the winner. Aaron Judge, who did everything right on and off the field, fulfilled all the objectives to be the winner of this year’s award.
We are proud to announce that Aaron Judge is the winner of the 2023 Roberto Clemente Award, baseball’s most prestigious individual honor. pic.twitter.com/M5UfYCr4Gl
— MLB (@MLB) October 30, 2023
A tweet shared by the MLB also confirmed the same. It read, “We are proud to announce that Aaron Judge is the winner of the 2023 Roberto Clemente Award, baseball’s most prestigious individual honor.”
Notably, Judge’s philanthropy approach is a big reason behind it. It all started with the All Rise Foundation in 2018 on the principles of enlightening youth with various objectives. It includes providing grants to thousands, supporting them for a better life in the future.
Plus, his connection on the field with fans added to his impactful role for the betterment of society. It is an enormous achievement. Hence, Judge could not process it all and had an unbelievable reaction, giving fans enough to react to.
"I was speechless"
Aaron Judge says he was working out with his wife and was concerned a trade happened when he got the call he won the Roberto Clemente Award 😂 pic.twitter.com/eKOhSJLtMn
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) October 30, 2023
But Judge was not sure how to react to the announcement and shared he was speechless, thinking a trade had happened. Though it’s a genuine reaction, fans found it funny and showed in the following reactions.
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Fans React as Judge Shares His Genuine Reaction on His Outstanding Achievement
According to a fan, it was like, “Anytime you answer the phone and the person on the other end says, You better sit down…”
Anytime you answer the phone and the person on the other end says, “You better sit down…”
— Steve (@FireMedic40NJ) October 30, 2023
One said he was genuinely afraid of losing his friend.
THIS EXACTLY 😭 mans was afraid he just lost his best friend lmao
— jen (@sunrisebvld) October 30, 2023
Others pointed out that Judge might have some insights.
But he probably got a heads-up that maybe the Yankees are doing something soon?
— Jorge Alberto Paz 🐢 (@MrAlbertoPaz) October 31, 2023
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One added that he thought the Soto trade had happened.
he thought they got soto
— James Wilkins (@Wilki69978James) October 30, 2023
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Though the fans have loved his award win, the reaction from Aaron Judge has opened the barrier of the Yankees’ hidden approach in the off-season. Interesting, Isn’t it? What are your thoughts on this? Share in the comments below.