Aaron Judge has showed glimpses of his 2022 season form this year as he continues to post video game numbers. His trajectory has been somewhat similar and even better than what the fans saw in 2022. He is eyeing the single season home run record that he set earlier in the same year.
Owing to his brilliance, the New York Yankees logged 50 wins before any other ball club this year. Aaron Judge has already shattered several records with his nuclear numbers until now and in a latest achievement, the captain entered an elite list of players featuring Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds and a couple others.
Aaron Judge Eclipses Babe Ruth’s Historic OPS Record!
New York Yankees hero and captain Aaron Judge’s recent performances on the plate have been nothing short of spectacular. He is hitting at an insane rate and has already surpassed several records with a historic 20-game stretch in May. Moreover, with 31 home runs before July 1, Judge surpassed Babe Ruth’s long-withstanding franchise record. He is also eyeing the Triple Crown by leading MLB in batting average, home runs, and RBI rate. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge has entered an elite company by joining the ranks of Barry Bonds, Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig, who are among the few players in MLB history to achieve an OPS above 1.430 over a 50-game span.
With an OPS over 1.430, Aaron Judge has demonstrated an exceptional combination of plate discipline, contact ability, and power hitting. This period of dominance has seen him drive in runs, hit towering home runs, and provide a steady offensive presence for the New York Yankees. To put Judge’s accomplishment into perspective, he is now part of an exclusive group that includes some of the most legendary figures in baseball history. Also, Judge’s personal achievements have been instrumental in Yanks’ strong start to the season. He is leading the offensive production with significant help from generational star Juan Soto. At this trajectory, the Bronx Bombers are expected to finish in the postseason and potentially contest for the World Series in October as well. For now, the team will focus on snapping out of the concerning losing streak.
Marcus Stroman Hails Judge For Building A Legacy!
The New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge got his sixth career All-Star nod this year as he received a direct entry after bonkers voting in Phase 1. Meanwhile, Marcus Stroman, the Yanks starting pitcher, celebrated his captain’s incredible feat and opined how the Judge is building his own legacy in the esteemed franchise. Stroman also hyped up Juan Soto for getting his fifth All-Star nod in six years long career.
Needless to say, the New York Yankees will continue to bank on Aaron Judge and Juan Soto duo for the rest of the year as they embark on the postseason quest. Their offensive capabilities are unmatched, and they complement one another in the hitting lineup. As long as the duo maintains consistency, the Bombers can count themselves as leading World Series contenders.
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