Alex Rodriguez revealed on Instagram on Opening Day 2023 that he had planned to make a comeback to Major League Baseball. However, after watching Aaron Judge’s batting practice, he decided against it. A photo posted alongside the statement showed Rodriguez hugging Judge.
Last year in 2022, Aaron Judge made history by hitting 62 home runs in a single season, thus breaking Roger Maris’ American League record. He had previously tied Maris with a seventh-inning homer off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tim Mayza just a few days earlier.
During a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Judge hit a home run off pitcher Tim Mayza in the seventh inning. This tied him with Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record of 60, which was then broken by Roger Maris in 1961 with 61 home runs.
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Alex Rodriguez shares regret over not returning to baseball after seeing Aaron Judge in action
The 2023 season’s opening day for the New York Yankees was remarkable, as they defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-0. Aaron Judge’s first official at-bat as the Yankees’ skipper was impressive, hitting a home run to the center field on the second pitch.
According to MLB, Judge’s home run had an exit velocity of 109.3 mph and covered a distance of 422 feet before clearing the fence. Alex Rodriguez’s remarks about Judge’s batting practice indicate the high regard that the baseball world has for Judge’s abilities.lr
Arod’s recent confession about his plans to return to baseball is unexpected since he retired five years ago. While it is uncertain whether he would have succeeded had he returned, Judge’s outstanding performance may have played a role in his choice not to pursue it further.
Aaron Judge’s remarkable performance in the 2022 season has cemented his position as one of the greatest players in baseball. His impressive home run-hitting ability has garnered him a legion of fans and admiration from fellow players. As the 2023 season begins, fans will be closely observing to see if Judge can maintain his impressive form on the field.
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