Touching moment as young New York Yankees fan meets Aaron Judge | WATCH

This is the moment nine-year-old baseball fan Derek Rodriguez got to meet his idol, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees.
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[@williamrich2645]

Incredible! Judge is a class act! Everyone involved here is what brings out the best in sports.

[@clappingpig]

Agreed! What a great story!

[@theguy3112]

Love this guy!

[@andywood5699]

That sweet little boy is overwhelmed. He'll never forget this.

[@star_platinum2821]

when I was 15 yrs old. i was able to go into the yankees clubhouse , I can rembember meeting thurman munson and bobby bonds back in 1975, the memory is vivid like it was yesterday, this kid will never forget that

[@matt8863]

@@star_platinum2821 Awesome experience pal...You met two giants of MLB.

[@hwh888]

You can’t find a better representative for MLB than Aaron Judge. A moment this youngster will never ever forget. Thanks Aaron for caring about your fans.

[@MarkWyche]

When Aaron Judge looks a person in the eye, you can feel that he is something else entirely. WOW!

[@jedward5155]

Aaron Judge is a real life superhero.

[@christianduarte5291]

Captain Judge a true hero!

[@jackieward3032]

That kid will love this moment for the rest of his life.

[@jayrudadamaga4709]

He will cherish this moment and save this photo and that signed ball for ever.

[@clurnmonster7505]

All of you Aaron Judge fans should know that Aaron has been this type of caring person for a long time. When he was at Fresno State, he always had time for fans -young and old. He is a genuinely terrific person.

[@Davevegasful]

Brought a tear to my eyes. 😊

[@BILLBADASHAW2011]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikek5958]

Phils fan here who's also a big fan of Aaron Judge; what a great dude. Yanks fans are lucky to have him.

[@tracydomneys2030]

Great story hats off to the fan who this kid the ball and to Judge for making this kids day. We all need more stories like this.

[@DangerDuzzIt]

That’s our guy, so glad he’s a Yankee.

[@gginflo]

Love this guy!

[@carmenbertios6586]

Sweet sweet gesture ❤🇵🇷

[@rickb3288]

What a guy. True class act!

[@droidgu0522]

Braves fan through and through but absolutely just became a bigger fan of Judge. Awesome moment that kid will never forget!

[@richardcalisi9188]

judge is such a humble guy...great for what he did !

[@MojoMT]

He is not just a great athlete, he is a wonderful human being. Kind, generous and compassionate. Exactly what we need as a role model.

[@rembo183]

Judge is a really great guy! He should be the new “Captain” of Yankees!👍🏻

[@619R3D]

Aaron Judge is an outstanding human!!!!❤

[@marksibley4546]

amazing what a guy to do this

[@debbiemullen2574]

Wow! This made me cry too. Very sweet of Aaron Judge and something this young boy will never forget.

[@aryashar2542]

YOU SIR ARE A CLASS ACT!!!!!!!!!!! GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!!

[@cindipossidento5688]

Omg !!!!! I’m crying like the kid was !!! How sweet is that !!!!!! Love JUDGE #99

[@LJheresthething]

What a special moment for that kid! Awesome 👏🏼🥲

[@teresaserrone895]

This is why I love Aaron. Heart touching💚

[@teo2333]

The kid make me cry too...

[@andredejongh1411]

This guy is so humble..... ❤

[@Avoxotoro]

This is what baseball is all about. Judge is a class act way to go 99. It's for the love of the game.

[@mattm172]

Everyone here is a class act. The Fan, the Kids, and the Athlete all are amazing. Great video.

[@lechugaec]

What a great group of human beings! The Yankees star got bigger, also the Jays fan for his act of kindness.

[@joed9491]

Class act. I'm sure there's a few others but he and Mike Trout are two of the players I see the most with interaction with young fans. What did it cost Judge to give them a brief moment of his time? Didn't cost him a dime but it became priceless for them. That's what it's all about and I certainly hope that athletes from all across the world saw this and learned from it, remembering that they too were once young fans.

[@johntaormina1084]

A few years ago I saw a video of Mike Trout and one of Aaron Judge playing catch with kids in the stands they'll never forget it . Remember the kids really love and idolize the players .

[@joed9491]

@@johntaormina1084 - Those two and Miguel Cabrera is another. I'm sure there are plenty of others but these 3 have quite a few KZbin videos showing their interactions with the young fans. I cost absolutely nothing and gives these kids a priceless lifetime memory they will never forget.

[@user-fo5ib2tp1d]

I'm 57yo and I would be very emotional if I meet Aaron Judge. ❤ U more 99❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sococa8149]

This stuff has to become more available for younger fans, pick a kid from the audience randonmly and suprise him, moments like this early in life help kids push themslves farther than they ever thought they could, to achieve and succeed, in shaping who they want to become in pursuit of the unknown, and being at the right place at the right time....even if for but a fleeting chance....and the moment of... DREAMWIDOW..The Tree of Tears...

[@Arcturian1111]

Kudos to Jays fans and Yankee fans. United we are forever.

[@adrinjohnson8511]

This is quality love inspirational. Builds the youth awesome.

[@yuvgotubekidding]

Baseball is life.

[@garyelliott7126]

Just a great guy, go Yankees!

[@andyphagoo8886]

Judge is such an amazing guy. I really wish the Yankees to win the world series for Aaron Judge... This is coming from a Blue Jays fan. Love from Toronto Canada

[@davidzimmerman3778]

Class all around!!! Toronto is a beautiful city with great fans

[@TedsHoldOver]

Dear KZbin algorithm: THIS! More of THIS!!

[@jm7578]

That is utterly Beautiful

[@davidgiezyng4195]

Beautiful. I got tears in my eyes because I remember being this kids age and if I met my idol back then I would be emotional as well.

[@rafaelnajera2095]

This was amazing!!!!! Great job to everyone involved.

[@spootnik00]

What a lucky kid 👍

[@rosemarymagrino772]

62 in 22 but this was his MVP moment

[@leafforever9174]

Class act on 'all' party's. Wonderful🙏👏👏👏

[@rjb7569]

Got to love the Judge, Yankee fan or not. Dude knows what it's all about.

[@jaynekennedyellis]

Why does this video have too end!! This is so touching and yes it made me cry. Aaron and this adorable young fan is what baseball is all about. ⚾️ be nice be kind xx

[@user-ij6xs4ut7j]

Ah…the magic of baseball!!

[@williamgarza1535]

I've got a newfound respect for A. Judge!

[@CHIZ4]

this is what baseball is all about i’m a huge whitesox fan, but def a huge judge fan, i was fortunate enough to see him play for trenton thunder which was the yankees double A club at the time and you always knew he was gunna be something special and couldn’t be happier for the season he had, class act for sure!

[@mathhelpmadeeasy]

So heartwarming

[@leelevesque7549]

Judge is such a classy player

[@christopherbeahan5249]

Aaron Judge will always be a class player.

[@CBeard849]

How sweet it is!

[@CrzyMav]

What an awesome experience! Great job Judge!

[@tro0llgores]

Aaron Judge is truly special.

[@tonyabbett1639]

A moment that will last a lifetime. I just became a Judge fan. #99

[@robertomartinez6533]

this is why we love baseball

[@davidmartinsen332]

Simply awesome

[@mdelaubergine8930]

Bravo Aaron!

[@darrylstahley8509]

If I was a professional athlete I think paying attention to the young fans like A Judge did might be more fun than playing the game

[@harryfox3139]

Aaron Judge is just being so awesome. Almost makes me want to be a Yankees fan... almost. (Orioles fan)

[@kasebier8688]

Speechless

[@ericaschneider3088]

Already like Judge but him taking time for those kids is special

[@vincentp.locollo3343]

BEYOND COOLNESS!!!!!!!¡!!!!!

[@jeremywells3997]

WOW 😳 that's amazing site to see what blue Jay fane to give a little fan a home run from Arron Judge hit that's awesome 👍.

[@rckstein1057]

That is so cool!

[@letsrock8899]

Class act!

[@jamesbrowngaming6058]

My respect just sky rocketed more for Aaron Judge

[@johnhernandez1983]

what a great moment, the kid is happy but the moment is overwhelming

[@ronnieronnbilz8131]

That's Pretty effin' AWESOME!👍 I wonder if these players truly know the impact that they have on fans/Ppl. 👍

[@b.vonschnauser207]

Judge is a class act.

[@eirnanambrose2025]

This made me love Aaron judge 1000x times more than I already did

[@LinkGT835]

That proves how nice judge is

[@jose1533]

what a 👍 great moment for the young KID AND ARON JUDGE KNOWING HE HAS A DIE HARD FAN ROOTING FOR HIM 😎 AWESOME .

[@kathymorfin4447]

What a wonderful moment for this little boy. Hats off and thank you Aaron.

[@joannedevine2473]

So sweet!

[@rxpro19]

just an awesome moment

[@DELDOT]

Very cool!!

[@ritarabaa8338]

Amazing

[@jmj7599]

Love it !

[@carlosalbertozelaya4011]

As an Astros fan, much respect to Aaron Judge.

[@lbaquero57]

Just Awesome!

[@dougthegreat1808]

Beautiful moment!

[@nspadanuta1442]

Loved it

[@carlososcarcomedy]

Beautiful moment!!!

[@marctouss1862]

im a mets fan.. but i loves me some aaron judge... just a great dude...

[@reubination]

Sweet little guy! He’s so overwhelmed.

[@charleswalker3418]

a moment he'll never forget

[@eddymahon1503]

This choked me up a little. I love Judge and this little guy will never forget this day if he lives to be 120.

[@toddbrooks2452]

Judge is a real class act. Hate the Yankees but always have been a fan of Jeter and now more of a fan of Judge. Great to see pro athletes like this guy.

[@hunterinthebush]

What a class act all away around. Hat off to them all.

[@chrisg9063]

Nothing better than class in baseball. Love the guy. 62+? From a Jays fan.

[@bk_boyyy9324]

This is what sports is about

[@Michael-dj9zq]

Class act no doubt about it

[@robinsonpirela4139]

por cosas como estas seguirá siendo el mejor deporte del mundo 🌎