New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) watches his solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Fans wear ‘Arson Judge’ jerseys to Yankees-Giants game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/30/23

The Arson Judge jokes continue to live on.

Aaron Judge signed a nine-year deal over the offseason to remain with the New York Yankees. That contract came after he flirted with the San Francisco Giants in free agency.

In fact, MLB reporter Jon Heyman had fans going crazy when he tweeted on Dec. 6 that Judge appeared to be headed to sign with the Giants. A meme developed though because Heyman tweeted a typo that said “Arson Judge.”

Shoutout our secret weapon, Arson Judge.

Thanks @JonHeyman pic.twitter.com/yq7RQfMhzy

— LOLKNBRHosts (@LOLKNBRHosts) March 30, 2023

The joke stuck with some fans.

At least two fans wore custom “Arson Judge” No. 99 jerseys to the Opening Day game on Thursday between the Giants and Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Judge has stopped by the Hardrock
…..

Arson Judge that is!!! pic.twitter.com/xICm6rUGgz

— TikiAndTierneyWFAN (@TikiAndTierney) March 30, 2023

Spotted a San Francisco Giants fan with an Arson Judge jersey @TalkinYanks. pic.twitter.com/qCI0nmNZgM

— Seán Hartnett (@SeanLikesSports) March 30, 2023

As if losing Judge to the Yankees after being teased that he was headed to the Giants wasn’t tough enough for San Francisco fans, the slugger hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season to give the Yankees a 1-0 lead.