Yankees respond to Little League World Series coach who ripped Aaron Judge: 'Could learn a lot from him'

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A coach in the Little League World Series ripped Major League star Aaron Judge earlier this week, and Judge's team has fired back.

Bob Laterza, the coach of South Shore Little League in Staten Island, which is representing the Metro region in the Little League World Series, called out Aaron Judge for allegedly ignoring his players during the Little League Classic and not meeting with them.

"How about turning around or wave to New York and the kids that think you’re a hero?" Laterza said. "They are the ones who pay your salary."

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Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees takes batting practice during the 2024 Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Globe Life Field July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.  (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Yankees caught wind of Laterza's comments and responded, saying the coach could "learn a lot" from their captain.

"Our entire roster spent the day in Williamsport connecting with as many Little Leaguers as they possibly could prior to our game, including the team from Staten Island,’’ the Yankees said in a statement. "We commend all of our players for devoting their complete attention to the hundreds of kids who literally walked step-by-step alongside them from the moment the Yankees landed in Williamsport through the entirety of the evening. 

"Our players were unequivocally committed to making the experience what it was intended to be — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young baseball players and their families from around the world to have meaningful and genuine interaction with some of Major League Baseball’s greatest players."

Judge signed