Michael Kay confused by Aaron Judge’s World Series statement following WBC victory

Aaron Judge’s Comments Spark Reactions in the Bronx

Aaron Judge’s remarks about the World Baseball Classic (WBC) have quickly made waves in the Bronx.

Michael Kay, the voice of the Yankees, expressed his surprise when he heard the team’s captain declare the WBC “bigger and better than the World Series” following Team USA’s dramatic 2-1 semifinal win against the Dominican Republic in Miami.

“I was a bit taken aback to hear people say, ‘This is bigger than winning the World Series,'” Kay commented Monday on “The Michael Kay Show.”

He added, perhaps a little hesitantly, “All I’m saying is that I’m not advanced enough or evolved enough to grasp it.”

At 33, Judge has traded his Yankees pinstripes for the Stars and Stripes this spring, star in his inaugural national team appearance as the captain.

The reigning American League MVP, now claiming that title for the second consecutive year, shone bright in Sunday’s intense match, showcasing his skill with an impressive 96 mph throw from right field that caught Fernando Tatis Jr. as he attempted to reach third base.

A caller from Connecticut later pointed out to Kay that what Judge was highlighting wasn’t about competition or an ultimate prize. Rather, it was about the significance of the WBC—a blend of baseball and national pride that resonates deeply in countries like the Dominican Republic, though it often flies under the radar in the U.S.

While Kay remains focused on the World Series as the ultimate achievement in baseball, he does recognize the unique value of the WBC, referring to it as a “great, great” tournament showcasing baseball’s worldwide influence.

Yet, he presented a counterpoint, suggesting that the WBC stage could never truly be “bigger” than Judge’s experience in the Fall Classic. According to him, the capacity of Lorne Depot Park, which seats 36,000, simply can’t compete with the likes of Yankee Stadium or Dodger Stadium.

Judge’s point, however, wasn’t about paid attendance; it was about the grandeur of the moment, the unmatched energy of the fans, and the national pride that surged through the crowd.