BOSTON, MA – JULY 8: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees warms up before a game against the Boston Red Sox on July 8, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
MLB players constantly have to deal with cameras in their faces throughout their games, and Yankees star Aaron Judge’s gesture to help his teammates on the issue proves his leadership.
MLB players constantly have cameras in their faces throughout the games, which exposes their every move. Several New York Yankees players expressed concern over the cameras, and the concerns haven’t been taken seriously.
In response, Aaron Judge took actions into his own hands as he “harrassed” a YES Network cameraman “who tracked his movements in the dugout after a strikeout.” He then took actions into his own hands to, essentially, interrupt any such shots during a broadcast.
Judge’s actions show strong leadership against an ethical battle. Though streaming the game is good entertainment and allows many spectators to watch from the comfort of their own homes, filming a player while they’re vulnerable for entertainment is an issue.
Yankees star Aaron Judge isn’t the only one being followed by cameramen
Pitcher Nestor Cortes was upset about being followed off the mound by cameras one day. According to a Tweet by Jomboy, “He wanted the cameras to turn away, not realizing the march to the dugouts is in full view of the fans. The same goes for whatever happens in the dugout. The crowd can see it.”
Players should be allowed moments of privacy following low moments in the game. Though avoiding the crowd is impossible, cameramen shouldn’t provide an up-close look in the dugout.
The Yankees are already under a lot of pressure. Though they sit at the top of the AL East standings, they’re struggling lately. They’ve only won one series all month, and they’re struggling to get back into their rhythm. Players rightfully have negative feelings, and they should be allowed to express those without being exposed.
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