John Sterling tributes come out before Yankees' game, Aaron Judge home run
New York Yankees announcers paid tribute to the team's longtime broadcaster, John Sterling, during the May 4 game against the Baltimore Orioles.
New York Yankees announcers paid tribute to the team's longtime broadcaster, John Sterling , during their May 4 game against the Baltimore Orioles . Sterling, who passed away at 87 on May 4 , was well known to baseball fans beyond New York City for his home run calls . As fate would have it, Aaron Judge presented the perfect moment for the team's current broadcasters to honor the iconic broadcaster.
In the bottom of the first inning, Judge launched a two-run home run, and Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay did his best Sterling impression. "It is high! It is far!
It is gone! Aaron Judge! A Judgian blast!
Here comes the Judge! " Kay roared into the microphone during the broadcast on YES Network. It is high!