As of late August 2024, the New York Yankees have not replaced Aaron Judge but are still relying heavily on him as a key player. Judge continues to have an incredible season, leading the league with 48 home runs. He has remained dominant despite early struggles in the season, homering frequently in recent games. Any rumors or speculation regarding replacing Judge seem premature given his current performance. In fact, he’s on pace for another 60-homer season, similar to his historic 2022 campaign(
“So deserving” – Carlos Rodon’s wife Ashley reacts to Yankees Captain Aaron Judge creating history with latest home run
The New York Yankees, with 27 World Series titles and 40 American League pennants, is the most successful team in MLB history. The glory is rich, and the aura is vast, which continues to drive the energy around, making it a tough job for everyone running the organization. Thus, everyone who has contributed to its success, including the Captains, deserves a special mention.
It has been over a century since the Yankees were founded, and multiple personalities took over the captainship. Whether it is Clark Griffith who took the reins the first time, or Derek Jeter, who captained in the modern period, many names are part of this list. However, given the challenges, not everyone had a smooth ride. Many did find success, but many have failed. What are the names that fall into each category?
The New York Yankees have always been a team where captainship has been treated as prestige and a huge responsibility. Only the deserving ones have got this opportunity to captain the team. This is why they have named only 16
