[THE BRONX, NEW YORK – 8/12/2026] For 232 young baseball players from the Bronx, August 11, 2026 was a day to remember. The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation, in partnership with the MLB Players Association and Major League Baseball, hosted a private, free Baseball ProCamp at Fordham University, giving local Little League players the opportunity to learn, play, and spend time with New York Yankees Captain Aaron Judge.
The camp was made possible through a grant from the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation, with ALL RISE working closely with Little League International, GSE Worldwide, and ProCamps.
With the support of Little League Urban Initiative, which helped coordinate participation across the Bronx, the camp brought together players from nine Bronx Little League programs: South Riverdale, Van Nest, Pelham Parkway, Pelham Bay, Parkchester, Jaws and Taino, Co-Op City, City Island, and Castle Hill. Ten students from The Brotherhood Sister Sol organization also participated.
Aaron Judge and former New York Yankee Tyler Wade worked alongside the young athletes throughout the day, leading drills, playing games, racing by age group, and sharing lessons from their own experiences in baseball. When asked about the most important fundamentals he learned at a young age, Judge told the players, “It’s important to hustle, but the most important is to be a good teammate.” Each team also had the opportunity to take a photo with Judge.
In addition to the clinic, ALL RISE donated $9,999.99 to Bronx Little League programs to purchase baseballs, bats, and other equipment. The donation carries special significance in the Bronx, where there are 99 Little League teams—the same number Aaron Judge proudly wears as the Yankees’ Captain.
Each participant received swag bags featuring baseball merchandise and memorabilia donated by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Fanatics, the MLB Players Association, Conagra Brands/David Seeds, Big League Chew, Topps, Rawlings, Jordan Brand, ALL RISE and ProCamps.
For the young athletes, it was an exciting opportunity to learn from a role model and be reminded that they can reach their unlimited possibilities.
About the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation
The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation focuses on developing positive character traits; provides awards and incentive programs for schools and local organizations to encourage and reward academic improvement and excellence; supports children and youth experiencing difficult health and family circumstances; and fundraising events to support ALL RISE Mini-Grants and Programs. For more information on the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation visit: aaronjudgeALLRISEfoundation.org. Tax ID#: 83-1083207 501(c)(3).