TAMPA, Fla. – Aaron Judge has hit in every batting order position during his time with the Yankees, at the top of the order, of course, the vast majority of that time. Last season, the club’s captain hit primarily third, teaming with Juan Soto to make up the most devasting 2-3 combination in the sport, and maybe ever.

Judge's wife, Samantha Bracksieck, gave birth to Nora Rose Judge on Jan. 27.. Aaron Judge feels extra motivation to play well - for his baby daughter. Judge's wife, Samantha Bracksieck, gave birth to Nora Rose Judge on Jan.

Yankees‘ Aaron Judge isn’t the type to demand a specific spot in the lineup, but he made his preference clear on Monday—he wants to stay in the three-hole. With Juan Soto ahead of him last season, that was a natural fit,