Aaron Judge has just made history by becoming the third player in Yankees franchise history to reach 80 RBI before July, joining legends Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth. This is an impressive feat, and it shows that he is a key player for New York as they navigate through a competitive season.
The Yankees lost 9-3 to the Blue Jays on Saturday, but Judge continued his impressive season with a two-run homer in Sunday’s 8-1 victory over Toronto. He leads MLB with 31 home runs and 82 RBI, which is proof of his incredible statistics.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Judge’s performance, acknowledging that he is now in the same company as Gehrig and Ruth with his outstanding statistics. Gleyber Torres also commended Judge for his leadership and energy that the team feeds off as they head into July. Despite being in contention for the Triple Crown and leading MLB in batting average alongside Shohei Ohtani, Judge remains focused on team success rather than individual accolades.
Judge emphasized that winning is the primary goal for him and his teammates, stating that wearing the Yankees pinstripes means playing to win a championship. While recognition for his outstanding season would be appreciated, Judge’s priority is helping the team succeed and ultimately reach their goal of winning a championship.