Judge’s Stance on Home Run Derby
Aaron Judge, the current MLB home run leader, has fans eagerly anticipating his participation in the Home Run Derby. However, Judge has consistently stated that he will only participate when the All-Star Week is hosted in New York, and as of now, Yankee Stadium has yet to host the event.
Current MLB Venues Without All-Star Games
To date, there are five MLB ballparks that have never hosted an All-Star Game, including Yankee Stadium. Despite the anticipation, Judge confirmed in a recent interview that he will not participate in this year’s Home Run Derby, deeming it unnecessary for now.
Judge’s Commitment to New York
Judge has been clear in previous seasons: he will compete in the Home Run Derby when the All-Star Week comes to New York. This position has remained unchanged, despite annual inquiries leading up to the All-Star break.
Upcoming All-Star Venues
It is certain that Judge will not participate in the Home Run Derby at least until the 2027 season. The upcoming All-Star Weeks are scheduled at Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers) in 2024, Truist Park (Atlanta Braves) in 2025, and Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia Phillies) in 2026.
Remaining Ballparks Awaiting Their Turn
Aside from the three mentioned ballparks, Yankee Stadium and Tropicana Field (Tampa Bay Rays) have also never hosted an All-Star Week. The last time Yankee Stadium hosted the event was in 2008, which was the final season of the old Yankee Stadium.
Fans’ Anticipation
Fans will have to wait patiently for the All-Star Week to return to New York to see Judge in the Home Run Derby. Until then, his focus remains on contributing to the Yankees’ success during the regular season.
Conclusion
While the prospect of Judge participating in the Home Run Derby is exciting, fans will have to wait until Yankee Stadium hosts the All-Star Week. With the schedule set through 2026, the earliest opportunity for this to happen is 2027, leaving fans eagerly anticipating that future event. (Lvbet)
