The New York Yankees boast the top power hitter in baseball, and there’s no doubt about it. Aaron Judge is exceptional. He’s currently leading the league with six home runs and 18 RBIs.
Judge continually surpasses his own records and recently etched his name into Yankees lore. According to Bryan Hoch from MLB.com, Judge equaled the legendary Babe Ruth with 321 home runs in his first 1,000 games with the Yankees.
“Aaron Judge’s 321 HRs match Babe Ruth for the most home runs in a player’s first 1,000 games with the Yankees,” Hoch stated. Being compared to Ruth is a testament to his remarkable achievements. Over the past three years, Judge has hit 157 homers, including 62 in 2022, 37 in 2023, and 58 last year.
At 33, Judge is at the peak of his career, and if he continues this trajectory, there’s no telling how many home runs he’ll end his career with. The 157 home runs in three years is astonishing. Stay updated with The Sporting News on WhatsApp. New York is indeed lucky to have him.
The Yankees reached the World Series last year but fell short. To return, they’ll need Judge to maintain his stellar performance. Judge’s greatness is hard to capture in words as he keeps achieving new milestones. This one with Ruth is truly remarkable. What will he achieve next?
