Longtime Yankees announcer Michael Kay defended USA captain Aaron Judge against criticism following his performance in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where he went 0-for-4 in the championship game. Kay emphasized that fans’ backlash was unwarranted, as Judge’s overall tournament stats (6-for-27, two homers) were comparable to other players. He criticized Yankee fans for focusing on Judge’s shortcomings, despite his contributions to the team’s success. Judge, a key player for the Yankees, aims for another successful season after leading the team to the postseason.
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Michael Kay addresses Yankees fans’ criticism of Aaron Judge
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