Aaron Judge has quickly cemented himself as one of the greats to put on the pinstripe jersey, representing for the Bronx Bombers.
He has accumulated numerous accolades throughout his career and this season he could win his first batting title.
The seven-time all-star currently leads the American League in batting average. Through 127 games he is carrying a .324 batting average and has a .674 slugging percentage, which also leads the AL.
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The last Yankee to win the batting title was DJ LeMahieu back in 2020. Last season, Judge finished the regular season with a .322 average and was in the race to win the batting title.
Judge did finish runner-up in the batting title race during the 2022 season as Luis Arráez took home the title with a .316 average. Judge finished with a .311 average that season.
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If Judge does win the batting title, he would be the first MLBbro since the 2019 season when Tim Anderson won the title with the Los Angeles Angels. Anderson finished the season hitting .335.
During his tenure as a Yankee, Judge has been one of the best home run hitters in the game, leading the AL in home runs three times.
The power that he possesses in his bat is beyond impressive. Judge is a player who works on his craft day in and day out and the success he’s had at the plate is no mistake. The way he can hit for power to all sides of the field is impressive and is something that makes him a talented hitter.
Opposing pitchers have to be very careful pitching to Judge because they know if they make the slightest mistake, Judge will take full advantage.
And even if they make a good pitch, Judge can still put a good swing on it.
He recently moved into fifth place in franchise history when he hit his 358th career home run on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox, which has him tied with Yankee legend Yogi Berra.
“The way Yogi played the game, what he meant to the pinstripes – you know how much it meant, being a New York Yankee, to him,” Judge said. “I feel the same way. I’m honored to wear this jersey. So it’s pretty cool to be on that list.”
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Judge put himself in exclusive company after launching that home run and has a chance to move into fourth before the season is over.
During the last three seasons, Judge has finished with an above .300 batting average twice and can do it for the third time this season.
Judge continues to add to his future Hall of Fame resume and even though he’s racked up the individual awards, he’s focused on the bigger picture, that World Series title.
Going into Monday, the Yankees are the top team in the Wild Card race, and with a month left in the season, each game is crucial.
“It’s coming down to the wire,” Judge said. “We want to play the best teams, especially getting down the stretch here into the postseason. That’s what it’s all about, to see what we’re made of.”
