New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is arguably one of the most popular and loved sportspersons in the city of New York. What he’s done for the Yanks in just 7 years of his MLB career is phenomenal and worth applause. Since his debut in 2017, Judge’s rampage with the bat has been striking.
Meanwhile, in the 2024 MLB season, Aaron Judge is treating MLB like a video game. In 121 games, he hit .333 with 44 home runs, 111 RBIs and a whopping 1.175 OPS. Owing to his astounding form, WFAN radio host referred to Judge as the greatest New York athlete but a few fans refused to buy it.
Fans Understate Aaron Judge’s Legacy For Lack Of Trophies
Aaron Judge, the talented slugger and captain of the New York Yankees, has been widely celebrated for his incredible achievements on the baseball field. He achieved an all-time high league record for scoring the most runs in a single season in 2022 and recently became the fastest MLB slugger to reach 300 career homers. Moreover, Judge is touted as the runner to grab his career second AL-MVP record this year. Having said that, WFAN radio host Brandon Tierney called Judge the greatest New York athlete he ever witnessed in his lifetime and drew comparisons with legend Babe Ruth. “Aaron Judge goes out there every night, and he looks like a video game,” Brandon said.
He added that with age, while some athletes witness regression, Aaron Judge is only refining his skills each year. That is what sets him apart from the rest. However, MLB fans begged to disagree with Tierney’s assessment. They called out the captain’s empty trophy cabinet. Notably, the New York Yankees haven’t won a World Series championship in 14 years, and despite Judge’s heroics, the team hasn’t succeeded in crossing the finish line despite coming close multiple times. New York is a city rich in sports history, home to legendary figures like Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter, Lawrence Taylor, and many others. Each of these athletes not only excelled in their respective sports but also delivered championships that have become ingrained in New York’s sports culture. Hence, fans argue that while Judge is one of the best players of his generation, he has yet to achieve the championship pedigree as these legends.
Yankee Rival In Awe Of Aaron Judge’ The Beast’
Meanwhile, Aaron Judge has forced his biggest haters and critics to stand up and applaud his extraordinary swings on the plate. Recently, former Red Sox great and renowned Yankee hater David Ortiz endorsed the New York Yankees captain as a special beast with all the tools on the plate.
“He’s at another level body-wise. He’s just special,” Ortiz said. Notably, Ortiz also credited Juan Soto for adding a spark to the Yankees’ dead offense. He opined that Soto is leading the team in the right direction, and the cushion he provides hitting behind Aaron Judge has surely helped the Yankee captain achieve success this 2024 MLB season.
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