Aaron Judge Reveals Heartbreaking Baby Ban After Infamous World Series Error

THE BRONX, NY - New York Yankees star Aaron Judge recently admitted in a quote that he is not allowed to hold his newborn baby daughter, who was born on Monday. "She means the world... that's why I'm not allowed to hold her," Judge revealed, hinting at his recent mishaps on the field.

This shocking ban comes in the wake of Judge's infamous error during Game 5 of the 2024 World Finals, where he dropped a crucial ball, allowing the Los Angeles Dodgers to rally from a 5-0 deficit in the 5th inning and ultimately win the series. Since then, Judge has faced tough times, even showing up to the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square five days early in an attempt to confront his fears and silence the critics.

His wife, Samantha Bracksieck, added her perspective, saying, "I watched Game 5. We all watched Game 5," indicating that the family has been very aware of the incident. She has set an ultimatum for her husband, stating, "Let's see how many errors he has this year," implying that if Judge can have a stellar defensive season in 2025, he might finally earn the privilege to hold his daughter.

Judge's teammates have been supportive through this ordeal. Shortstop Anthony Volpe commented, "We all make mistakes, but Aaron's dedication to improving is what makes him special. We're all behind him." Meanwhile, pitcher Gerrit Cole added, "It's all in good fun. We know he'll come back stronger. He's got this."

On the other side, players from the Los Angeles Dodgers, who benefited from Judge's error, seem to agree with Samantha's decision. Outfielder Mookie Betts laughed, "If I were in her shoes, I'd do the same." Superstar Shohei Ohtani echoed, "It's tough love, but it's the kind of motivation Aaron needs."

Looking ahead to the 2025 season, projections suggest that Judge might focus heavily on his defensive game. Analysts predict a decrease in errors, with expectations that he could achieve a fielding percentage of .985 or higher, potentially reducing his errors to less than 5 for the season, per Statfax.

Samantha Bracksieck remains firm on her stance, with no plans to change her ultimatum until Judge proves himself on the field. The baseball world watches with anticipation to see if Judge can turn his misfortune into motivation, both for his professional career and his personal life. Either way, the Yankees shouldn't bank on getting a Presidential Pardon two years in a row.