AARON JUDGE BEGINS 2023 as the 16th captain in the storied history of the New York Yankees.
He joins a list that features icons like Babe Ruth (who served for just five days, but ... it counts), Lou Gehrig, Thurman Munson, Don Mattingly and, most recently, Derek Jeter. He's the face of one of North America's premier sports franchises, a celebrity in one of the world's biggest cities. One day, his plaque likely will sit in Monument Park for his great-great grandchildren to see.
There are also the responsibilities. Like setting the tone for the team.