Judge and Boone Address Remarks from Private Hitting Coach, Sparking Team Dialogue
New York — In the world of professional baseball, the relationship between a player and his coach is pivotal, particularly when it comes to hitting, one of the most finely honed skills in sports. Recently, a controversy stemmed from remarks made by a prominent player’s personal hitting coach, drawing responses from the player and the team’s manager that shed light on the dynamics of coaching in Major League Baseball. Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees’ star outfielder, found himself at the center of this unexpected stir following comments by his personal hitting coach, Rachel Balkovec. … Read more