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For any sport, their fans are one of the most important aspects of the game. Apart from being a financial source, the presence and support of fans provide confidence to the teams or players. There is an emotional bond that lies between the fans and their favorite teams or players. Recently, in a video, the Yankees star, Aaron Judge, can be seen giving his baseball to a little fan to make her day.

Considering the ongoing lockout in Major League Baseball, both the fans and players have been away from the ballpark for over two months. And if the MLB owners and players do not find a solution for the new Collective Bargaining Agreement at the earliest. Then it is possible that the league will not start as scheduled and games will be lost too.

New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge gifts his baseball to a little fan

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In the current Yankees’ squad, Aaron Judge is probably one of the most popular players among the fans. From adults to kids, every Yankees fans love him. And to prove that, a video is doing rounds on social media.

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In this video, Aaron Judge made the day of a young fan by gifting her first baseball.

 

The video is probably of the last season when the New York Yankees went to Toronto to play against the Toronto Blue Jays. In the video, the young fan along with her father requested a Judge for baseball.

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Oct 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) waves to the crowd after his game winning RBI single to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and clinch a wildcard playoff spot at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY SportsAnd Judge couldn’t resist himself and gifted his baseball to the young fan. Recently, the young girl’s father shared this story on his Twitter and described it as an awesome moment.

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Ever since his MLB debut in the 2016 season, Judge has played only for the Yankees. But the current contract of Aaron Judge with the Yankees will expire after the 2022 season of MLB. And before he becomes a free agent, the Yankees management wishes to sign a long-term contract with the right fielder.

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However, with the lockout still in force, no players or team can negotiate for any contract.