Time and time again, New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge has proven what he can do. His batting prowess and sheer power have been threats to the pitchers, and this season, it seems no different. Once again, he ascended up the leaderboard by posting his 18th home run of the season against the Rockies, defining not only his individual brilliance but also accentuating his team’s broader ambitions. Despite such brilliant stats though, Judge has made a strange confession that has caught the attention of many.
Judge might not be bothered about the numbers, but his numbers this season are massive. Remember Barry Bonds posting 73 home runs in a single season in 2001? He used to be the “home-run king,” and Judge is moving down that similar path, it seems. 18 home runs, 46 RBIs, and that too at a .395 average, with a .485 OBP and a 1.244 OPS—what more can anyone ask for? But Judge wants to get even better, perhaps.
“I don’t feel too great at the plate,” he confessed after their 13-1 win against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Judge feels that he is “always a work of progress.” Well, it’s true that you must try to get better all the time, but Judge is already going at an average that’s a dream for many. Hitting 18 homers and still not feeling satisfied is a bit strange. But it’s Aaron Judge after all.
The only reason Judge does not want to look at the numbers is that it reflects his past. And he wants to focus on the future. “My dad would always give me the quote: If what you did yesterday still seemed big today, then you haven’t done anything today.’ So it doesn’t matter what you did yesterday. If you’re still happy about your good game last night, then you probably haven’t done anything today,” he said.
The home run that Judge hit against the Rockies wasn’t just a normal hit; rather, it reflected his victory over the challenge that was hovering at Coors Field for a long time. Despite being a batters’ paradise, Coors Field remained a place where Judge hadn’t left any significant impact in the past. However, he finally managed to send the ball to the outfield and that was it.
Aaron Judge redefines the symbol of greatness in another comprehensive win
Despite his confession, Aaron Judge claiming the home run crown surely builds the narrative, worthy of defining his excellent skills, zeal, and commitment toward the game. His home runs are not just mere numbers, they define greatness that can not only motivate everyone in the team and keep the fans happy all over.
In the game between the New York Yankees and the Colorado Rockies, Judge went 1-for-4, hitting a home run and scoring another run, which resulted in the 13-1 win against the opponent. But what set up the pace for the Yankees was Judge’s home run that was pushed towards the right-center field in the first inning itself. He then scored another run in the fifth inning and managed to get atop the leaderboard in terms of home runs.
What Judge does is not only hard to replicate but also defines his offensive greatness in this age of intense competition and shifting game dynamics. Without a doubt, the 33-year-old will be considered one of the best hitters in the modern era. He deserves all the recognition for his unwavering perseverance and spirit.
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