Caitlin Clark has quickly risen to become a major figure in women’s basketball, thanks to her impressive stint with Iowa and a remarkable rookie season with the Indiana Fever. She’s currently the most popular player in the WNBA and one of the biggest stars in American sports. Despite her own fame, Clark can still be starstruck, as demonstrated before a recent New York Yankees game.
The Rookie of the Year frontrunner had the chance to meet MLB star Aaron Judge before the Yankees’ home game against the Texas Rangers, the reigning World Series champions. Clark praised Judge’s “down-to-earth” demeanor, a quality many admire about the slugger. However, what struck her most was his sheer physical presence.
“He’s much bigger than people realize,” Clark told Yankees broadcasters Michael Kay and Paul O’Neill, according to MLB’s official X account. “You know he’s tall, but when you stand next to him, you realize he could probably excel in football or any other sport. He might even be good at basketball… He’s enormous and very muscular.”
"He's pretty swole" 😂
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark talks about meeting Aaron Judge earlier today. pic.twitter.com/itX0qpxdvn
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Yankees’ Aaron Judge is a man on a mission
Judge’s towering 6-foot-7 frame certainly adds to his public appeal, but it’s his incredible power that has truly established him as a household name. Opposing teams frequently pitch around him, wary that a single powerful swing could alter the game’s outcome. And more often than not, he does just that when given the chance.
At 32 years old, Judge is on track to secure his second American League MVP award, boasting a .321 batting average, 41 home runs, and an impressive 1.147 OPS through 114 games this season. His remarkable physical condition this year is no mere coincidence.
Staying healthy has always been a challenge for Judge, but he’s been exceptional in maintaining his fitness. If the Yankees are to reclaim the World Series title they haven’t won since 2009, he’ll need to keep up this level of performance.
Caitlin Clark is getting a close-up view of the captain’s influence, which she mirrors in her own way. At the moment, Judge is 3-for-3 with an RBI double and two runs scored, helping New York secure a 7-0 lead over Texas through six innings.
Fans might find it hard to leave Yankee Stadium without feeling a bit dazzled by the brilliance of these two stars.
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