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“I Can’t Hide No More”- New York Yankees Superstar Aaron Judge Talks About How He Couldn’t Hide From Fans Due to His Height

Published 05/30/2022, 1:53 AM EDT

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New York Yankees’ right fielder Aaron Judge is on the most favorite players list of every Yankees fan. Judge made his MLB debut in 2016 and quickly gained popularity among fans. At 6’7 height, Aaron Judge now finds it difficult to attend a show and not get noticed by his fans. He shares his experience of his MLB journey when no one knew who Aaron Judge was.

Aaron Judge, a key player for the New York Yankees, is having one of his greatest seasons this year. Watching him play every night, who would have imagined that a player who made his MLB debut in 2016 would reach such a height? 30-year-old Judge is still unsure where he will go after this season, as he declined the contract offered to him by the Yankees. In the MLB 2022 season, Aaron Judge has scored 18 home runs since 2022 Opening Day on April 7th, 2022.

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Aaron Judge talks about how his fanbase has changed over the years

Recently, former MLB player and television analyst Harold Reynolds invited Judge for an interview with the MLB Network. The duo talked about Judge’s future, his vision, and his journey to becoming one of the biggest names in the New York Yankees franchise.

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Harold Reynolds asked Judge, “As you’re coming through this whole New York plan in the city, expectation, you can’t hide, you’re like 6’7. What was that like not being able to go places once people start to recognize you“?

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It was tough. It was funny as I did my first show in Times Square, right in the middle of it, and there were so many people from so many countries to visit. I’ve been in an elevator and no one even knew who I was. But as the seasons went on, I’m 6’7, I can’t hide no more,” said Judge.

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A 6’7 man hitting home runs and scoring runs across Yankee Stadium is a treat to watch. Judge’s power, speed, and agility is what makes him an outstanding baseball player in the 21st century. The 3-time All-Star is still yet to decide his next move. Reports suggest that Judge will be signing with the New York Mets, but there are some fans saying that he will prefer the San Francisco Giants. Aaron Judge will become a free agent at the end of the MLB 2022 season.

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Tanveer Deodhar

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Tanveer Deodhar is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing a degree in media and communication studies, young Tanveer is a sports enthusiast. With a varied interests, he is an ardent follower of MLB, NBA, NFL, and Formula 1.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa