Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees' standout player with 58 home runs last season, has been named captain of the United States team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. This will mark Judge's debut in the international tournament, following his absence in the 2023 edition where the US team, under Mike Trout, lost to Japan in the final.
Expressing his excitement, Judge stated that wearing the 'USA' jersey and representing the nation holds significant meaning for him. The tournament, scheduled from March 5-17, will feature group matches in Houston, Miami, Puerto Rico, and Tokyo, with the semi-finals and championship game set to be held in Miami. Mark DeRosa will lead Team USA for the second consecutive World Baseball Classic.