Aaron Boone sends strong message on why Aaron Judge is perfect for Team USA at the WBC

Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who knows Aaron Judge well, believes he’s the ideal player to represent Team USA as captain in a major tournament like the World Baseball Classic. Boone offered his strong endorsement, explaining why Judge is a perfect fit for the role.

“I think it’s the perfect face to be the captain of Team USA,” Boone began. He elaborated on Judge’s suitability, stating, “Is Aaron Judge… in a lot of ways, certainly, one of the faces of baseball. Such a magnetic personality that people gravitate to, people around the game love and respect and I think he would be great.“

This upcoming WBC will mark Aaron Judge‘s debut with Team USA. While he expressed his readiness for the opportunity, he’s also mindful of the long Yankees season ahead, with the team aiming for a deep playoff run. Boone will undoubtedly need a fully prepared Judge for that endeavor.

Yankees in the Dark About Judge’s Captaincy

Interestingly, Judge revealed that he hadn’t informed the Yankees organization about his decision to accept the captaincy of Team USA. However, according to Boone’s remarks, the franchise appears to be fully supportive of the slugger’s choice.

It remains to be seen if other Yankees players will join Judge on Team USA. As captain, Judge will likely have the opportunity to recruit teammates, with his recruitment message reportedly being a simple, “You want to go out there and win?”

Boone Counting on Peak Judge for 2025 Season

Last season, Judge was instrumental in the Boone-led Yankees’ journey to the World Series. Despite ultimately losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Judge delivered an impressive regular season with 58 home runs and 144 RBIs, followed by an additional three home runs in the MLB postseason – crucial offensive output for the team.