New York Yankees defend Aaron Judge after Little League coach slams slugger for ignoring kids
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was accused of ignoring some Little League players this week, prompting the team to rush to his defense.
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was accused of ignoring some Little League players this week, prompting the team to rush to his defense.
After South Shore Little League coach Bob Laterza criticized Judge for not having engaged with his Staten Island team during the Little League Classic on Sunday, the Yankees got involved — vehemently backing the face of their franchise.
"Aaron Judge always acts with kindness and respect," the Yankees said in a statement to ESPN on Wednesday. "The coach could learn a lot from him."
Sunday night's MLB Little League Classic featured a matchup between the Yankees and the Detroit Tigers in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The annual game coincided with the Little League World Series, from which Laterza's team was eliminated Tuesday.
Laterza told the Staten Island Advance that his team was able to meet with several Yankees stars Sunday, including Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes and Jason Dominguez, as well as manager Aaron Boone. But the absence of Judge left a bitter taste for Laterza.
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