Aaron Judge will play in his 1,200th career Major League game tonight 😮
Here are his career stats and accolades:
1,254 hits
385 HR
862 RBI
1.024 OPS
ROY
3x MVP
7x All-Star
#Yankees John Sterling called nearly 3.0% of all games in MLB history—this includes all games, for all teams, even those prior to the first ever radio broadcast of a ballgame on Aug. 5, 1921.
Suzyn Waldman on John Sterling: "This man, he's the only person I've ever met who did everything he ever wanted to do in his life. This man lived life to the fullest. It should be a celebration, not a mourning. From the time he was six years old, this is what he wanted to do. And he did it."
A quick John Sterling story for now - I called him recently to check on his health. He interrupted me: “Why are the Yankees carrying two left-handed hitting catchers?” 😂 Loved that guy. One of a kind.
John Sterling was one of one. I loved him, and I’ll always be grateful for how good he was to me throughout my career.
No one loved baseball more than John. He was a true ambassador for the game, beloved and revered by everyone who knew him or heard his voice. I’ll never forget hearing him and Suzyn call games, and his incredible Hank Aaron stories.
The baseball world will miss him deeply, but we will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
“The sun will come out, Tanaka. Bet your bottom dollar with Tanaka”
For so many people including myself, the sound of his voice instantly brings you back to your childhood
There will never be an announcer like John Sterling again. Rest in peace🕊️