Overview

• Aaron Judge hit his league-leading 12th home run of the season during the Yankees-Padres game at Yankee Stadium.
• A fan in the front row cleanly caught the ball but accidentally dropped it while celebrating with friends.
• Another fan quickly grabbed the loose ball and pocketed it, an act caught on YES Network cameras and narrated by Michael Kay.
• The ball was eventually returned to the original catcher’s group, concluding with a selfie to commemorate the moment.
• The incident, now viral online, highlights the unique intersection of fan culture, live broadcasts, and the tradition of chasing home run souvenirs.