I don’t think I’m telling you anything by telling you that Aaron Judge is having a pretty exceptional season. The Yankees outfielder is more dominant than ever this year and is the main reason for his team’s success this season.
There has been a lot of talk about his production at the home run this campaign, and with good reason: his 57 long balls put him comfortably at the top of the Majors. His closest pursuer, Kyle Schwarber, has just 39.
That said, since the start of September, there’s something quite striking when you look at Judge’s stats: his batting average is skyrocketing. It was at .296 at the start of the month, and today the Judge hits for .311.
And when you compare the Yankees star to the rest of the American, there’s something striking: Not only is Judge getting closer to Roger Maris’ 61 home runs, he’s getting closer and closer to a Triple Crown. .
For the circuits, it is already in the pocket, and at the level of the points produced, its 123 PP give him a good lead over José Ramirez, who currently has 111.
In short, unless there is a surprise, it will be decided at the level of batting average, and currently, he is fourth in the American at this level. And when you look at it, it’s not very away from Luis Arraez in the front row.
In fact, catching the three guys in front of him will not necessarily be an easy task. After all, he’ll probably have to hit at least one hit for every three plays if he wants to keep climbing.
However, since the beginning of the month, Judge has a batting average of .468, which suggests that he sees the ball better than ever. Yes, playing baseball this year is almost too easy for Judge.
He therefore has 18 games left to overtake Arraez et cie. atop the standings in batting average, but also hitting five more home runs to beat Maris’ mark.
Ah yes, without forgetting that he must help his team to ensure its place at the top of the East of the American.
If Judge can do all that and help his club make it far in the playoffs, he’ll be a man. very rich this winter. And he won’t have stolen it if he gets the first Triple Crown of the Majors since 2012 (Miguel Cabrera) and beats the mark of Maris, which has held since 1961.
