"They did the honorable thing" "Respect to them youngsters" - MLB Twitter applauds group of fans that caught Aaron Judge's 60th HR ball for returning priceless collectible to Yankees clubhouse

This has been a season like no other for Aaron Judge. The New York Yankees slugger notched his 60th home run of the year on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Judge is now only one big swing away from tying Roger Maris’ long-standing American League record for most home runs in a season. He also matched Babe Ruth’s tally of 60 homers, becoming only the third Yankee in history to reach that milestone.Behind every historic home run ball, there is always a scuffle in the stands vying for a priceless collectible. Such landmark balls can fetch up to millions in the market.As expected, plenty of fans got involved in a fight for Judge’s 60th HR ball, resembling a mosh pit at a heavy metal concert. Eventually, it was a group of friends who turned out to be the lucky victors.To everyone’s disbelief, the friends handed the ball over to the Yankees clubhouse - for no money in return. As a gesture of gratitude, the Yankees gifted autographed baseballs and bats to everyone in the group.Barstool Sports@barstoolsportsThe Group of kids that caught Aaron Judge’s 60th HR ball didn’t ask for anything in return because “He's given so much to the organization.&quot;They still got autographed baseballs and bats. Fleece of the Century?20116560The Group of kids that caught Aaron Judge’s 60th HR ball didn’t ask for anything in return because “He's given so much to the organization.&quot;They still got autographed baseballs and bats. Fleece of the Century? https://t.co/MyXJKFx65i&quot;The Group of kids that caught Aaron Judge’s 60th HR ball didn’t ask for anything in return because... “He's given so much to the organization.&quot; They still got autographed baseballs and bats. Fleece of the Century?&quot; - Barstool SportsHAS Trades@hastrader1@JohnstoneJD @barstoolsports Imagine deciding to wear a hurley shirt on the day you got to take a picture with aaron judge after his 60th5345@JohnstoneJD @barstoolsports Imagine deciding to wear a hurley shirt on the day you got to take a picture with aaron judge after his 60thTeddy Asscracker@AsscrackSports@barstoolsports They did the honorable thing. Most kids wouldn’t have. Love it540@barstoolsports They did the honorable thing. Most kids wouldn’t have. Love itJose Martinez@elcougar09@barstoolsports You can tell the difference between a baseball fan and someone looking for a quick buck6@barstoolsports You can tell the difference between a baseball fan and someone looking for a quick buckThe sports memorabilia market is known to generate hundreds and thousands of dollars for rare collectibles. Judge’s 60th HR ball would have definitely fetched a grand payday for everyone involved.Hafley's Haircut@fox_duke@barstoolsports How does a group of kids catch one baseball7@barstoolsports How does a group of kids catch one baseballAbraham Mobley@AbrahamMobley@fox_duke @barstoolsports That’s called “loyalty” and making sure your crew eats.Respect to them youngsters2462@fox_duke @barstoolsports That’s called “loyalty” and making sure your crew eats.Respect to them youngstersSteve@HonnyWags@barstoolsports Here’s the dog pile of people fighting for it1883104@barstoolsports Here’s the dog pile of people fighting for it https://t.co/C2y8zWf4RxWidely-loathed baseball collector Zach Hample, who caught Alex Rodriguez’s 3,000th career hit, pressured the Yankees into paying $150,000 to a charity of his choice.Colin Audette@caudette64@barstoolsports Zach Hample is crying and throwing up somewhere right now31@barstoolsports Zach Hample is crying and throwing up somewhere right nowAaron Judge’s last home run ball of the season could net a record-setting amount Judge homered 52 times during his rookie 2017 season. However, he has been on a different level altogether this season.Addressing reporters after the game last night, Judge said:Yankees Videos@snyyankees&quot;Getting a chance to play baseball in Yankee Stadium in a packed house on a first-place team, that's what you dream about.&quot;- Aaron Judge1724177&quot;Getting a chance to play baseball in Yankee Stadium in a packed house on a first-place team, that's what you dream about.&quot;- Aaron Judge https://t.co/eLaY28PhVN&quot;&quot;Getting a chance to play baseball in Yankee Stadium in a packed house on a first-place team, that's what you dream about.&quot; - Aaron JudgeJudge's last home run ball of the season, whatever number that turns out to be, could net a record-setting amount. He is currently on course to end the year with 66 home runs.Barstool Sports@barstoolsportsThe Group of kids that caught Aaron Judge’s 60th HR ball didn’t ask for anything in return because “He's given so much to the organization.&quot;They still got autographed baseballs and bats. Fleece of the Century?20143562The Group of kids that caught Aaron Judge’s 60th HR ball didn’t ask for anything in return because “He's given so much to the organization.&quot;They still got autographed baseballs and bats. Fleece of the Century? https://t.co/MyXJKFx65iMatthew Sanchez@Matthew08502981@barstoolsports Aaron Judge hearing that the kids who caught his ball didn’t ask for money and just gave it back23@barstoolsports Aaron Judge hearing that the kids who caught his ball didn’t ask for money and just gave it back https://t.co/ewGnlEqB1mFair play to these young kids, who chose morals and values over making an overnight fortune.For more news and updates, go to the Sportskeeda Baseball page.

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