Iowa Hawkeye and Indiana Fever draftee Caitlin Clark was in awe of New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge's massive presence during a recent visit to the Bronx.
WNBA rookie sensation Caitlin Clark had the privilege of meeting New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge during a visit to Yankee Stadium, and she was left in disbelief by the sheer size of the man. Clark, a renowned basketball player with a storied collegiate career at Iowa, was a celebrity guest for the Yankees' doubleheader against the Texas Rangers.
Clark was eager to meet Judge, but nothing could have prepared her for the sheer magnitude of his presence. "He's huge. He's pretty swole, too. Not just tall, he's pretty sole," Clark remarked in an on-air interview with YES Network broadcasters Michael Kay and Paul O'Neill.
WNBA Phenom Caitlin Clark Amazed by Aaron Judge's Enormous Stature
Judge's imposing 6-foot-7, 282-pound frame eclipsed Clark's expectations. "He's way bigger than even people think," Clark exclaimed. "You know he's big, but then when you get next to him, it's like, 'Oh my gosh, you could probably play football, just about any sport you want to.' He’d probably be pretty good at basketball, too. But, yeah, he's a good guy, down-to-earth. … He’s like double my height."
Clark's revelation underscores the immense physical attributes of Judge, who has enjoyed a stellar season with the Yankees. He leads all of Major League Baseball in home runs (41), RBIs (105), and OPS (1.148).
WNBA Phenom Caitlin Clark Amazed by Aaron Judge's Enormous Stature
Despite her own impressive height of 6 feet, Clark was dwarfed by Judge's colossal frame. "I would say Aaron Judge is way bigger than I thought," Clark said. "I didn't realize how big he was until I saw him in person. He's huge. He's like a giant."
Clark's visit to Yankee Stadium came after her controversial omission from the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team. However, she has rebounded strongly, earning a spot as a WNBA All-Star and emerging as a leading candidate for Rookie of the Year honors.
WNBA Phenom Caitlin Clark Amazed by Aaron Judge's Enormous Stature
The meeting between Clark and Judge highlights the admiration and respect shared between athletes from different sports. Clark, a rising star in the WNBA, was undoubtedly honored to encounter Judge, one of the most accomplished and recognizable figures in baseball.
