Yankees Defend Aaron Judge Amid Criticism from Staten Island Little League Coach

Coach Bob Laterza accused Judge of ignoring his team during the Little League Classic, prompting a strong response from the Yankees organization.

Aaron Judge chose not to respond directly to the criticism, emphasizing the focus should be on the kids.
The Yankees stated that their players, including Judge, interacted extensively with many Little Leaguers throughout the day.
The organization plans to invite the Staten Island team to Yankee Stadium despite the public dispute.
Laterza's team was eliminated from the Little League World Series after a loss to Florida.
The Yankees highlighted Judge's reputation for kindness and respect, suggesting the coach could learn from him.