Full name is Aaron James Judge… he and his older brother were both adopted… graduated from Linden High School (Calif.) in 2010...Played baseball for three seasons at Fresno State, where he was a three-time All-Conference first team selection and a 2013 All-America honoree.

Full name is Harrison Joseph Bader...Is a Bronxville, N.Y. native…attended Horace Mann School in the Bronx, graduating in 2012...Played collegiately at the University of Florida from 2013-15…became the 11th player in school history to record 20-or-more home runs, 100-or-more RBI and 30-or-more stolen bases over his career.

Full name is Giancarlo Cruz-Michael Stanton (“jawn-KAHR-loh”)...Was named the Yankees’ nominee for the 2020 Roberto Clemente Award, presented annually to the Major Leaguer who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.

Graduated in 2019 from the Delbarton (N.J.) School…led Delbarton to the 2019 NJSIAA Non-Public A State Championship as a senior…helped the USA Baseball 18U National Team win the gold medal at the Pan-American Championships in December 2018, earning all-tournament honors by hitting .459 (17-for-37) with 17R, 14RBI and 6SB in 9G…played in the 2018 Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park in San Diego.

Full name is Gleyber David Torres Castro (“GLAY-burr”)...In September 2020, was announced as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador, joining the Cubs’ Willson Contreras as the first two Major League Baseball players to serve in the role…as an ambassador, works to build bridges of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities spanning the Americas, specifically partnering with Special Olympics New York and Special Olympics Florida.

Was named the recipient of the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award, annually given to the player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field…was also the Cubs nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016…beginning in 2022 and for the remainder of his career, Rizzo will wear a commemorative “21” patch on the back of his New Era cap in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s tragic passing and as a special tribute to his legacy.

Full name is David John LeMahieu...Has twice been named his team’s “Heart and Hustle Award” winner (2019 with the Yankees and 2015 with Colorado)…the award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of the game...Was named the Sid Mercer/Dick Young New York Player of the Year for both 2019 and 2020, as voted on by the BBWAA.

Is a 2011 graduate of John Paul II High School in Corpus Christi, Texas…led the school to back-to-back state titles in 2010 and 2011…had his #21 retired at the John Paul II Baseball Booster Potluck Dinner on 2/11/16...Attended Oral Roberts University (Texas) from 2012-14…in 2014, was tabbed as the shortstop on the Southland Conference All-Conference Second Team after earning a spot on the third team as a catcher in 2013.

Full name is Joshua Adam Donaldson...Is nicknamed “Bringer of Rain” after the TV series Spartacus: Blood and Sand…Spartacus, who is a gladiator, defeats the fighting legend Theokoles which brings rain to a country during its current drought, at which point Spartacus was called “Bringer of Rain."...Earned the 2021 Mike Augustin “Media Good Guy” Award, voted on by the Twins Cities Chapter of the BBWAA...Started the Josh Donaldson Foundation, which helps underprivileged children as well as youth from single parent homes with opportunities to participate in activities that offer access to sports, mentorships and positive life experiences.