Clay Holmes Explains Why Aaron Judge Fits Team USA Captaincy

6 months ago

Clay Holmes Explains Why Aaron Judge Fits Team USA Captaincy

“He’s just a leader,” Holmes said of Judge, backing the Yankees star as Team USA captain. Holmes praised Judge’s natural leadership, saying he makes “everyone feel included” and knows how to bring people together. After playing with him in the Yankees, Holmes said seeing Judge do the same with Team USA has been a familiar reminder.

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