Aaron Judge commits to World Baseball Classic: Yankees slugger to serve as captain for Team USA in 2026

Aaron Judge Aharon Judge, the winner of the most valuable American League players, who will serve as Captain of the World Captain in 2026. World baseball classic, he declared Monday.

The judge, 33, will make his WBC debut of this month. He was elected “Participates” in 2023 tournament, which was held shortly after his first Farai had signed a free action with the Invami Agent with the Yankees. The judge mentioned when he considered it to play for the team to honor, but said that he wanted to draw his attention since 2009.

“I wanted to be there.” The judge said MLB network Mondayadding that he fizes the last tournament on the TV instead to make part of the list. “I was looking forward to this opportunity again.”

The judge out of one season from the horrific beginning of the season, hitting .357 / .478 / .750 (254 ops +) and 20 runs in its first 15 competitions. If his current PACE will be held over the rest of the year, he would have become the fourth player of history with four 50 American homeies. Others Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire and Yankees Icon Babe Ruth. A good company to keep any stabbing.

The latest standard of WBC, which is held after a six-year absence, has seen the team’s advancement game. There Americans fell 3-2 against Japan. The second Foundation of the Second Foundation of the Second Second Foundation of the Basic Five Foundation.

Last week, the US team announced that Mark Derosan, 16 large league seasons veteran and MLB Network Studio Analyst – will return as a manager. The judge is the first player announced.

Team USA will be bound next to BO B, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain and Brazil. These games will take place in Houston, Texas since March 6, 2026. Both clubs ending with b pool and then will spend a quarterfinals.