Judge and his wife, Samantha, are expected to participate on a dais that will feature managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner, team president Randy Levine, team COO Lonn Trost, general manager Brian Cashman, manager Aaron Boone and Judge’s agent, Page Odle.
Fresh off a season in which he surpassed Roger Maris’ 61-year-old AL record for home runs in a single season, Judge flew from Tampa, Fla., to San Diego on Dec. 6 to make his call. He selected the Yankees over competitive offers from the Giants and the Padres, who were a surprise late entry to the bidding.