New York Yankees captain and former AL-MVP Aaron Judge has been on fire all season long with historic offensive numbers on the board. The journey that began with a .175 average in the month of April peaked at a .350 average in the month of May, thus placing Judge back in MVP conversation.
That being said, the road to AL-MVP is not exactly a cake walk for Aaron Judge as competitors have posed a significant challenge. A shortstop from Kansas City Royals is also leading MVP odds. However, the young infielder recently dropped praise on veteran star Judge and adored his unreal consistency and power on the plate.
Bobby Witt Jr. In Awe Of ‘King’ Aaron Judge’s Power
Bobby Witt Jr., the Kansas City Royals’ rising star, had nothing but admiration for his American League MVP competitor, Aaron Judge, calling him the “King of New York. Despite being in contention for the prestigious MVP award, Witt Jr. displayed great sportsmanship and respect for Judge, who has been the face of the New York Yankees and a dominant force in MLB over recent years. The Yanks hosted Kansas in a three-game series this week where Witt and Judge came face to face. The shortstop was asked to reflect on his ongoing rivalry with the Yankee captain, and he gave the most heartwarming response. “He’s a big dude. He can do whatever he wants. He’s the king of New York,” Witt said.
The Kansas City star admired Aaron Judge’s consistency and elite power, which he used to hit home runs with ease. That’s something he wishes to adapt going forward in his promising career. Notably, Judge also returned the favour by rating Witt as a complete player. “Can hit, run, field, do everything. He continues to improve every single game I watch him,” Aaron Judge said. As far as stats are concerned, Judge is leading MLB with 51 home runs and 125 RBIs. His .336 average ranks third, and owing to his success, the Yankees hold sole possession of the AL-East division’s first place. On the other hand, Bobby Witt Jr is hitting .335 with 30 home runs, 98 RBIs and .988 OPS. While his numbers are inferior compared to the mighty Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt is potentially leading the Kansas City Royals to their first playoffs in the last eight years.
Aaron Judge Home Run Drought Extends To 13-Games
Meanwhile, Aaron Judge, who was on pace to hit 63 home runs this season, has hit a 13-game home run drought. He last had a multi-homer game against the Colorado Rockies on August 25 and has since added none to his season tally. Judge still stays at 51 home runs, potentially losing momentum to break his own home run record.
Regardless, Aaron Judge’s MVP odds are unlikely to take a hit. As New York Yankees gears up for playoffs, captain Aaron Judge is expected to unleash his true potential. The ultimate goal for him and the Yankees is to a win a World Series Championship for New York city, with or without the personal milestone.
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