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⚾ Fan Catches Aaron Judge HR… Then Fumbles the Bag

A Yankees fan caught an Aaron Judge homer and dropped it mid-celebration — only for a nearby fan to casually scoop it up. Baseball’s version of a fumble recovery, and yes, the ball was eventually returned.

Aaron Judge watches his home run as fans in the stands react.

It had everything: the perfect catch, the wild celebration, the sudden panic, and a smooth criminal in the next seat.

A Yankees fan snagged an Aaron Judge home run and immediately celebrated with his crew — only to unknowingly drop the ball mid-celebration. That’s when the fan next to him casually scooped it up like it was his all along. Internet detectives were on it instantly, comparing the moment to a “butt fumble” for baseball fans.

In the end, cooler heads prevailed. According to follow-ups, the ball was returned, no punches were thrown, and somewhere, Judge probably appreciated the chaos.

[Highlight] Fan catches Aaron Judge homerun, celebrates with friends and unknowingly drops the ball. Fan next to him smoothly swipes it before they realize
by u/ChicknCutletSandwich in baseball