New York Yankees star Aaron Judge and his wife Samantha Bracksieck are expecting their first child, the MLB reported. Judge shared the news while accepting the 2024 AL MVP Award at the Baseball Writers’ Association of America dinner. Judge apologized for missing the event due to his wife’s impending due date. The couple got married in 2021 and were high school sweethearts.
Judge thanked his wife in a pre-recorded speech for her role in his decision to re-sign with the Yankees. The MVP award for the National League went to Shohei Ohtani, who is also expecting his first child with his wife Mamiko Tanaka. During his acceptance speech, Judge expressed gratitude to the Baseball Writers’ Association, the Yankees organization, his family, and fans.
This marks Judge’s second MVP Award after being named AL Rookie of the Year in 2017. He has been unanimously voted for the award this year. The couple’s news of expecting a child adds to the excitement in the baseball community, as both Judge and Ohtani are set to become fathers. This announcement comes as a joyous surprise amidst the ongoing baseball season.
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