Aaron Judge, the heartbeat of the New York Yankees hitting lineup, has proved this season how his offensive form is key to his team’s overall success. Owing to the captain’s nuclear form, the Yanks are enjoying a 54-32 record and are tied to the Baltimore Orioles for the top spot in AL-East.
Meanwhile, the New York Yankees hit a slump in June as they witnessed an uncharacteristic losing streak. However, it didn’t last long as Aaron Judge stepped up to the not only snap his team out of the problematic streak but also script franchise history by surpassing none other than the legend of Babe Ruth.
Aaron Judge Has Most Home Runs By A Yankee Before July 1
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has been on a tear this season, showcasing his prodigious power at the plate with consistent home run hitting. He went on a nuclear stretch in May and went from a .178 average to a .302 average in a span of four weeks. Not only that, the captain continued the momentum in June also. Despite his team going down on a losing streak, Judge stacked up home runs and RBIs like a child’s play. Recently, on Sunday, Judge finished with two hits and two runs batted in on Sunday vs Blue Jays. He also scored his 31st home run of the season to surpass Hall of Famer Yankee legend Babe Ruth in an iconic franchise history.
Aaron Judge now has the most amount of home runs scored by a Yankee before July 1, thus surpassing Babe Ruth’s original record. Babe Ruth scored 30 long hits before July 1 in the 1928 and 1930 seasons. Interestingly, the slugger already has 31 home runs and a record 82 RBIs in the first half of the season itself. Hence, Judge is on pace to finish with a career-high home run and runs batted in. Not only that, but the captain also has a strong chance to compete for the AL-MVP. Overall, as the season progresses, Judge’s performance will continue to be a focal point for the New York Yankees. His ability to hit home runs and provide consistent offensive production is crucial for the team’s aspirations. With Judge in top form, the Yankees are well-positioned to make a strong push for the playoffs.
Judge Voted For All-Star In Bonkers First Phase Voting
Yankee captain Aaron Judge’s popularity amongst baseball fans, let alone the New York Yankees fans, hasn’t been hidden from the world. In a recent testament of his massive fanbase, Judge was voted as American League All-Star starting outfielder after he received highest votes as finalists in phase 1 voting.
Notably, Aaron Judge was allowed a direct entry from phase 1 itself as he received a large number of votes. Bryce Harper from National League also received a direct qualification for the same reason. That being said, Yankees can still have significant representation at All-Star this year as Juan Soto, Anthony Volpe, Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Trevino and Anthony Rizzo are selected as finalists in their respective categories.
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