If Saquon Barkley wanted to know everything that a great rookie season in New York can bring, he didn’t have to look far Tuesday night. The Giants’ rookie running back was at the Stadium to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Yankees faced the Astros. And before that, he logged some quality time with Aaron Judge, whose remarkable first season a year ago turned him into the national sensation he remains today.
“I’ve never really thought about it personally, but if you just look at the history — look at Eli [Manning] and Odell [Beckham Jr.] and Judge and Derek Jeter — the New York media is huge,” Barkley said moments after bouncing his pitch just in front of home plate.