New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge made an impressive start to spring training, connecting for two home runs in his first game. The three-time MVP is gearing up for both the upcoming World Baseball Classic and another championship run with the Yankees.
TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge made quite the statement in his first spring training appearance, launching a pair of home runs as he gears up for the World Baseball Classic scheduled for next month.
The three-time MVP award winner connected for two separate two-run blasts against the Detroit Tigers, finding the seats once during the third inning and again in the fourth. Judge’s impressive debut resulted in a 2-for-3 performance at the plate with four runs batted in.
The 33-year-old baseball star has claimed MVP honors in three of the last four seasons, most recently in 2024 when he posted a .331 batting average alongside 53 home runs and 114 RBIs.
Following his strong showing, Judge expressed enthusiasm about the challenges ahead. “We’ve got the WBC coming up, which I’m excited about, and an exciting Yankees season,” Judge commented after his performance. “We’ve got a lot of unfinished business from last season, especially the way it ended for us. I’m just trying to put myself in the best position to help this team win a lot of ballgames.”
Judge is set to join what appears to be a star-studded Team USA roster for the World Baseball Classic. The position player lineup will also feature notable names including Bryce Harper, Gunnar Henderson, Bobby Witt Jr., Cal Raleigh and Kyle Schwarber.
The World Baseball Classic’s opening pool play rounds are scheduled to take place March 5-11 across four different locations: Tokyo, Houston, Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The tournament will conclude with the championship game on March 17 in Miami.
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