Aaron Judge Hits Back at Private Coach's Harsh Criticism of Yankees
Sports | July 5, 2024, 7:34 p.m.
Aaron Judge's hitting coach, Richard Schenck, criticized the Yankees' offensive player development on social media, attributing the team's recent struggles to poor coaching. Despite the Yankees' impressive record, their offense and pitching had slumped, leading to Schenck's controversial comments. Judge, the team's star player, distanced himself from his coach's remarks, stating he doesn't concern himself with social media opinions. Schenck, known as "Teacherman," has worked closely with Judge in improving his swing and is well-respected for his coaching methods. Despite the criticism, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remained focused on the team's performance and refused to engage in a back-and-forth with Schenck. The incident sheds light on internal tensions within the organization and highlights the pressure faced by a high-profile franchise like the Yankees.