Aaron Judge Homers in WBC Debut, Grounded into Double Play by Teenager

Team USA captain Aaron Judge hit a 405-foot, two-run homer in his WBC debut against Brazil, finishing 1-for-4 with two walks and three runs in a 15-5 win. Despite his success, Judge grounded into an inning-ending double play against 17-year-old prospect Joseph Contreras. Judge praised the young pitcher's poise and 100 mph velocity. Contreras, the youngest player in the 2026 WBC, is a high schooler committed to Vanderbilt and the son of former Yankee Jose Contreras.