The baseball world is buzzing with excitement as New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge continues his incredible home run streak. With his 50th and 51st home runs of the season, Judge has now hit 19 home runs in his last 36 games, solidifying his place as one of the best players in the game.
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black, who played alongside all-time home run leader Barry Bonds, sees shades of greatness in Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. While Black acknowledges that Judge and Ohtani may not be at Bonds’ level just yet, he believes they are on the right path.
The question on everyone’s mind is whether Judge can surpass Bonds’ single-season home run record of 73. With Judge hitting his 51st home run on August 25th, he is on pace to hit 63 home runs this season. If he continues at this rate, he could potentially break the record.
Judge’s impressive performance this season has earned him a spot in baseball history. He is only the fifth player in MLB history to hit at least 50 home runs in three separate seasons, joining the likes of Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Alex Rodriguez. Judge is also aiming to join Sosa and McGwire as the only players with multiple seasons of at least 60 home runs.
Despite a slow start to the season, Judge made adjustments to his swing and has been on a tear ever since. His consistency and power at the plate have impressed his teammates and opponents alike. Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton both have high praise for Judge, with Stanton acknowledging that Judge has the potential to break records.
While Bonds’ record of 73 home runs in a single season seems like a daunting task, Judge’s current pace suggests that anything is possible. Judge leads the league in several offensive categories, including OPS, RBIs, and on-base percentage. His remarkable performance has put him in contention for resetting the American League home run record.
As Judge continues his impressive season, the baseball world is eagerly watching to see if he can make history. With his focus on being a good hitter and teammate, Judge remains humble and determined to help his team win a championship. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Judge to see where his home run numbers will end up.
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