Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are the new formidable duo in major league baseball. Fans in the Bronx love the fact that the best hitters in the game are wearing the pinstripe uniform. When the 2023 season ended, it was very upsetting for the fans as well as the organization. The offense looked really weak despite the California native was doing the best he could. But injuries slowed him down. Then, the NY side had the second-worst batting average behind the Oakland Athletics eventually in 2023. Clearly, they needed to add a lefty superstar slugger who could fit best alongside Aaron Judge. And who could have been a better option than Juan Soto?
Moreover, Soto’s hitting style is perfect for the Yankee Stadium. That’s why the Judge-Soto duo has been so menacing in 2024. They are the biggest reason why the Yankees are sitting at the top of the American League East division. Albeit, the Baltimore Orioles are a close second in the AL East. Anyway, fans can argue who’s a more dangerous hitter to pitch to. Lately, a division rival pitcher said he prefers throwing to Judge over Soto.
Why Chris Bassitt Prefers Pitching To Aaron Judge Over Juan Soto?
So far, the All-Star pitcher of the Toronto Blue Jays, Chris Bassitt, is enjoying a decent season in 2024. At present, he has a 4.34 ERA, 134 strikeouts, and a 1.44 WHIP. On the other hand, the Judge-Soto duo just keeps getting more and more menacing every game. They have the power to decide the outcome of a game with just one swing. Recently, in an interview with the Chris Rose Rotation show, Bassit gave a hilarious reason why he would prefer pitching to the current MLB Home Run leader instead of the Dominican slugger. The Blue Jays hurler mentioned that if Aaron Judge connects one of his throws, it will quite possibly go further than if Soto hits to his pitches. Bassitt believes the power numbers of Judge is a little bit better than Soto.
Moreover, the All-Star hurler said he prefers pitching to right handed sluggers than lefties like Juan Soto. Adding to that, Chris Bassitt talked about how well the Judge-Soto duo complement each other. Moreover, the Blue Jays pitcher says that they are the best 1-2 punch in the sport. Also, Bassitt noted, “It has been crazy to see what they have been able to do together.” Finally, Bassitt said that it is really fun to watch Juan Soto and Aaron Judge going next to one another. However, he added that it won’t be fun when he is going against them.
The Yankees Captain Hits Homer Against Tigers Despite They Lost The Series
Lately, the Yankees lost a series against the Detroit Tigers. However, they had started the series on a positive note. In the series opener, the NY side won 3-0, with Aaron Judge hitting his 44th home run. Then, the Detroit side made a strong comeback in the next two games. The Tigers clinched the series on Monday.
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Tarik Skubal had another great start on the mound. On the other hand, Aaron Judge also managed to commend his play. Next, the Yankees will host the Cleveland Guardians at the Bronx. The NY side would like to make a strong return to the winning ways.
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