Aaron Judge, MLB's current home run leader, is skipping the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby, he told the New York Post on Saturday.
The New York Yankees slugger is currently well on his way to a third home run title, hitting his 28th long ball of the season after a quiet April and torrid May. He sits four homers ahead of second place, currently occupied by the Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson.
Judge confirmed he had been asked if he would participate and he said no, reportedly saying, "There's no need this year.