Superstar Aaron Judge of the Yankees is currently experiencing an exceptional home run streak rarely seen in MLB history. As of Saturday, July 12, at 33 years old, he has hit his 350th career home run.
Judge hit 62 home runs in 2022 and had 37 homers in just 106 games in 2023. With 35 home runs this season already, he is on track to exceed his previous records. Beyond just being a home run hitter, he boasts impressive overall stats:
- Batting Average: .358
- On-base Percentage: .465
- Slugging Percentage: .739
- WAR: 6.6 (highest in MLB)
It looks like he’s poised to secure his third MVP award in four seasons. As a Hall of Fame voter, this journey of Judge is compelling, especially considering how much he has changed in the past four seasons. Historically, players like Brian Giles, Teoscar Hernández, Khris Davis, Kevin Mitchell, and Norm Cash have had similar trajectories early in their careers, but none made it to Cooperstown.
Current trends indicate Judge’s current formidable stats as he continues on his journey in MLB. This could lead him to a compelling Hall of Fame case as he continues to bolster his statistics.
