After equalizing with Roger Maris\’s record by hitting 61 Home Runs last week, Aaron Judge is now aiming to set a new League record of his own. And Tuesday was the day all Yankees and Judge fans all around have been waiting for. Finally, against the Rangers, Judge smashed his 62nd the created the record for most Home Runs in one season of the American League. However, neither Judge nor his fans are satisfied just yet. The slugger now wishes to reach the 70 Home Run mark. But can Aaron achieve it? Keep reading to find out.
Aaron Judge Hits 62nd Home Run!
Aaron Judge permanently inscribed his name in baseball history on Tuesday night in Texas. The New York Yankees slugger broke Roger Maris\’ records for both the American League and his organization with his 62nd home run of the year. Baseball fans eagerly anticipated Judge\’s attempt to break the record as all eyes in MLB were focused on Arlington. The Yankees\’ powerhouse is now the American League\’s all-time leader in single-season home runs, with 62 to his credit.
The 30-year-old Yankees slugger drove a 1-1 slider from Texas right-hander Jesus Tinoco into the first row of the left field bleachers on the first pitch of the second game of New York\’s day-night doubleheader. Having already surpassed Roger Maris\’ 61-game streak from 1961 and Babe Ruth\’s previous 60-game streak from 1927. While Maris\’ 1961 total for the Yankees had been surpassed six times already, it was stained by the steroids era.
Can Judge Hit 70 Home Runs?
Aaron Judge has finally surpassed Roger Maris\’ record by hitting 62 Home Runs. However, Judge is still behind several sluggers in MLB history. Mark McGwire, the baseman from the Cardinals\’ struck 70 home runs during the 1998 season. He also hit 65 in the very next season. Meanwhile, in 2001, Barry Bonds created a record by hitting 73 home runs for the San Francisco Giants in one season of MLB. In addition, Sammy Sosa has had 66, 65, and 63 hits over a four-season stretch beginning in 1998.
Nevertheless, the goal of hitting 70 Home Runs is already in Judge\’s eyes. He has four more opportunities to smash some home runs. Meanwhile, the rate at which Judge is hitting home runs, the idea of him surpassing Barry Bonds or at least hitting 70 home runs, does not seem too far-fetched. Judge was also vying for the Triple Crown in the AL. However, that feat has gotten out of his hands this year. Still, in the league, Aaron Judge currently tops both the home run and RBI charts.
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