Watching Aaron Judge launch towering home runs has almost become routine this season. You know that his bat is as hot as ever, and the Yankee faithful have come to expect fireworks whenever he’s at the plate. But during Tuesday’s game between the Yankees and Padres, something unexpected stole the spotlight. After Judge crushed his 12th home run into the stands, it wasn’t just the power of the swing or the distance the ball traveled that had fans buzzing—it was what happened after the ball landed.
A cheeky fan, in a moment both hilarious and bizarre, nonchalantly picked up the ball, leaving nearby fans stunned and the internet howling.
Tuesday night witnessed a rollercoaster ride of emotions for one Yankees fan. Positioned perfectly in the front row of the right field seats, the fan managed to make a clean snag of an Aaron Judge home run—no easy feat, and certainly a moment to remember. As Judge continues his torrid offensive tear this season, the grab felt like striking gold.
Naturally, the fan erupted in celebration, electrified by the souvenir as they were by Judge’s historic swing. But things didn’t end there, turning the situation into something comical. While fans were on the moon celebrating the coveted memento in hand, the ball slipped loose. And before the original catcher could react, another fan, quick to spot an opportunity, scooped it up and walked away.
Yes, you might think the man won the moment, but the cameras didn’t miss a thing.
Finders keepers pic.twitter.com/ZBeU78QOwN
— MLB (@MLB) May 7, 2025
The outcome? Well, you will have to wait for that for a while and come back to this space to know the whole story…
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