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Aaron Judge’s Derby Triumph Is Next Step in Evolution of a Star
New York Post ^ | July 11, 2017 | Joel Sherman

Posted on 07/10/2017 11:17:40 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Patty and Wayne Judge watched the final public act of another stirring night for their son, Aaron, who had just won the Home Run Derby and now was discussing it late Monday night or, this being the son of Patty and Wayne Judge, deflecting praise, avoiding self-aggrandizement.

When Patty was asked what it was like to watch her son go, in the matter of a few months, from questions if he would even make the major league roster to now being the face of baseball, she grabbed my hand and asked if I was a parent. I told her, yes.

She paused, gathered herself and then said, “My eyes tell you what a parent’s pride is.”

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1 posted on 07/10/2017 11:17:41 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

504, 507, and 513 foot blasts. Mantlesque. And he uses the whole field. Hits for high average as well. And is a humble kid.


2 posted on 07/10/2017 11:21:59 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: Mr. Mojo

And a 501 footer as well.


3 posted on 07/10/2017 11:29:07 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: Mr. Mojo

Two words: Joshua Hamilton

https://youtu.be/Z8yhEX1L0fk


4 posted on 07/11/2017 12:34:21 AM PDT by Nicholas Sharpe (An old Sea Dog)
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To: nickcarraway

6’7” of pure athlete. Had offers to advance post high school in football, basketball and baseball. Adopted the day after he was born. He appears to be well mannered and well grounded. At this moment, he appears to be the face of baseball. Will be fun to follow his career.


5 posted on 07/11/2017 3:25:03 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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Adopted the day after he was born?

That’s awesome!


6 posted on 07/11/2017 5:27:39 AM PDT by T-Bone Texan
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To: Mr. Mojo
504, 507, and 513 foot blasts. Mantlesque. And he uses the whole field. Hits for high average as well. And is a humble kid.

They use juiced up balls for the derby
7 posted on 07/11/2017 6:32:14 AM PDT by uncbob
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So all the guys were hitting 500 foot dingers with the juiced up balls?


8 posted on 07/11/2017 6:45:51 AM PDT by subterfuge (Build the damn wall...)
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To: uncbob

So all the guys were hitting 500 foot dingers with the juiced up balls?


9 posted on 07/11/2017 6:45:57 AM PDT by subterfuge (Build the damn wall...)
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To: uncbob

So all the guys were hitting 500 foot dingers with the juiced up balls?


10 posted on 07/11/2017 6:46:00 AM PDT by subterfuge (Build the damn wall...)
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To: subterfuge

Oops...


11 posted on 07/11/2017 6:52:07 AM PDT by subterfuge (Build the damn wall...)
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To: T-Bone Texan

His parents told him at age 10 that he was adopted, when it became clear he didn’t look like them. They are school teachers. Aaron adores them.


12 posted on 07/11/2017 8:11:08 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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To: subterfuge

YEP
You see anybody hitting 500 fters during the season against 90 mph fastballs ?
And in the derby the pitches were batting practice speed where you have to supply more power


13 posted on 07/11/2017 9:50:14 AM PDT by uncbob
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Who were the other players hitting it 500 feet during the home run derby...with the juiced balls? That’s all I’m asking.


14 posted on 07/11/2017 10:21:42 AM PDT by subterfuge (Build the damn wall...)
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To: NautiNurse

My kid is 5 and adopted.

I cannot imagine waiting until age 10 to tell her, although
I have no idea how we are going to go about doing it.

My goal is to make her feel loved and wanted. I have one chance; don’t want to screw it up!


15 posted on 07/11/2017 1:29:48 PM PDT by T-Bone Texan
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You will know when the time is right. God bless you.


16 posted on 07/11/2017 3:13:25 PM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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