Aaron Judge gave Volpe more than a number
When Anthony Volpe made the Yankees' Opening Day roster in 2023, his head was spinning. The lifelong Yankees fan had just realized a dream, and like most rookies, he had no idea what he was doing.
But one big detail didn't slip past two of the team's most respected veterans.
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In the first episode of the new season of The Story of My Number, set to air May 14 on the YES Network via The Gotham Sports App, Volpe shares how Anthony Rizzo and Aaron Judge helped shape a meaningful moment before he ever stepped onto the field as a major leaguer.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe and outfielder Aaron Judge during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
'When I got called up out of spring training, my head was all over the place,' the New York Post reports Volpe says in the sneak-peek clip. 'The last thing I was thinking about was what number I was going to be.'
That's when Rizzo and Judge pulled him aside. They brought up No. 11—a number made familiar to Yankees fans by Brett Gardner, who wore it for more than a decade as a hard-nosed outfielder and clubhouse leader.
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Volpe didn't take the suggestion lightly. He called Gardner directly.
'I think the most important thing was I got to call Brett Gardner up on the phone and just ask him really for his blessing,' Volpe said. 'And then thank him.'
He didn't just mean for the number. He thanked Gardner for helping Judge when he was a rookie and created a legacy that was passed on to Volpe.
'I wanted to thank him for treating Judgey and all the guys that treated me so well,' Volpe said. 'He was the one that treated them well and taught them how to treat the young players.'
Now, every time Volpe puts on the No. 11 jersey, it's more than just a number. It's a legacy, and I'm a reminder of the kind of teammate he hopes to be.
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