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New York Yankees have done great since the return of Aaron Judge. He has been impactful in all the last five wins. Apart from Judge, rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe has provided depth in the squad and has made a few crucial outings this season. The partnership and chemistry between the two players are getting stronger. Recently, Volpe could not stop himself from heaping praise for captain Judge.

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In the latest interview, Volpe shared his thoughts on Aaron. His comments have come after a crucial win against the Orioles in which both players had a critical role. What exactly does Volpe say? Below is the answer:

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Rookie Anthony Volpe rates Aaron Judge the best in the world

The Yankees are making headlines for the right reasons. They have now 5-0 in their last five games. Aaron Judge has been a driving force on the team and has led the team to victories since his return. Volpe, who has been making an impact in his first year in MLB, had his words for praise for the Yankees captain. According to MLB journalist Bryan Hooch, Volpe rated Aaron Judge as the best in the world. Quoting Volpe, Hooch shared, “He’s the best player in the world. I’d take him over anyone, any day.”?

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Notably, Judge has appreciated Volpe in the past and said, ?He checks a lot of boxes ? defensively, offensively. He?s a tough at-bat. He?s got the speed, which is a big factor now in the game?It doesn?t matter if you?re 19 or 41. If you?re the best guy for the job, you should be playing.???

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Volpe affirmed this trust in the latest game. He ran an RBI in the final innings, helping his team win a close contest. His effort came after Judge hit a home run to bring the game to levels in the ninth innings. Currently, into his first MLB season, Volpe has done decent. In 50 games of the season, he has 20 runs and 20 RBIs to his credit. Volpe is averaging 0.207? with an OPS of 0.670 and has hit seven home runs.

Fans back the statement that Judge is the best in the world

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Aaron has been a fan favorite since he arrived in New York. Fans have loved comments from Volpe, appreciating him for saying so. Here are a few of the reactions.

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The Yankees have done well in the last few weeks. The bond between the players is getting stronger and has raised the team’s momentum. How do they take this momentum forward? Only time will tell.

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Saurabh Saini is a writer and content analyst at EssentiallySports. Prior to joining ES, Saurabh had worked for SportsKeeda and had written around 800 articles spanning the MLB, NFL, and NHL. Now, his daily rhythm revolves around the insights from MLB events ranging from the World Series to Free Agency, as he plays the roles of a fan, a writer, and a reader altogether. Beginning his day early, by thoroughly examining the events from the previous day and extending his focus to current occurrences and future plans, Saurabh dedicates time each day to deliver valuable insights to the readers. While on his days off from work, his affection for poetry takes center stage.

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