Aaron Judge Tells Derek Jeter How Jack Hughes Losing Teeth at Olympics Inspired USA for WBC
By Zach Bachar
Published on March 17, 2026.
Team USA captain, Aaron Judge, revealed that the inspiration for the World Baseball Classic was from U.S. hockey star Jack Hughes' loss of multiple teeth at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The team is currently attempting to win a WBC title for the first time since 2017. They will play against Venezuela in the upcoming tournament.
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