Aaron Judge has suffered several injuries throughout his four and a half year career with the New York Yankees. However, he already has a plan not to injure himself in the new MLB season.
The right fielder wants to regain his best version and become an important piece for his team to win a trophy. He played a complete season just once in his major league career, when he appeared in 155 games during his rookie season of 2017.
Judge said that he will change his way of training and playing, as he has suffered many injuries because he constantly hit the walls of the stadiums.
“I’m looking forward to it. Last year, I thought I was coming in healthy, but I’d played a whole postseason and worked all offseason with a broken rib and punctured lung.” Judge said.
“Over the years, you learn to work a little smarter, not harder. If I get a better first reading, a better first step, that might help me avoid hitting a wall.” Judge added.
Judge has been working under the supervision of Eric Cressey, who also trains Giancarlo Stanton. The training program consists of lifting less weight and is based on various exercises designed to strengthen explosive movements.
When you’re 6-[foot]-7, 275 [pounds], it’s a little different than when you’re Brett Gardner, 5-6, 150. We’ve got to do things a little better.” Judge said.
“Coming in without any injuries or a broken rib somewhere makes it a little easier hitting a baseball and throwing.” he added.
The 2021 MLB season begins April 1; All 15 games will take place that day, one of the most attractive being the New York Yankees against the Toronto Blue Jays.
