Aaron Judge Criticized for Missing Little League Visit

During the annual Little League Classic, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge faced criticism from South Shore Little League manager Bob Laterza for allegedly snubbing his team, who were excited to meet him. Despite the Yankees' dramatic game against the Detroit Tigers, Laterza expressed disappointment that Judge did not acknowledge the young players, who were just 10-20 feet away, while he interacted with others. Judge's absence during a promised meet and greet, where only a few other Yankees players attended, left the team disheartened. While Judge received praise from many young fans at the event, the lack of interaction with the Staten Island team overshadowed the day's festivities. This incident highlights the high expectations young fans have for baseball stars, especially during community events. The event was meant to foster connections between MLB players and young athletes, but it concluded with mixed feelings for the Little League team.