‘Carrying the Yankees Offense to an Absurd Degree’- Pinstripes Phenom Aaron Judge Joins Legendary Company of Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle Amidst His Historic Season

What Aaron Judge has been doing for the New York Yankees this season is hard to describe in words. Be it from the plate or the mound, Judge has been the most consistent player for the Pinstripes this season.

With 55 home runs already in his name, Judge is on a pace to hit 63 home runs this year. Had it not been for Judge’s incredible outing in the last few games, the Yankees would have lost their top place long back.

During the first half of the season, Judge got a lot of support from other players, and as a result, the Yanks dominated the first half. But after the All-Star break, only Aaron Judge has continued his excellent form. He has been carrying the entire offense all by himself.

Aaron Judge achieved the rare feat of joining the legendary company of Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Albert Pujols

Per Jake Mintz of Fox Sports, Aaron Judge has created the most weighted runs for his team this year. First, let’s talk about what is wRC (Weighted Runs Created). 

One can understand that when batters create runs through walks, singles, home runs, etc., even if there are no runners on the base, it is wRC. In the simplest term, the number of runs Judge has created for the Yankees this year will be his wRC.

Now, coming back to the main topic, Aaron Judge has created 130 wRC for the Yankees; which is over 20% of the entire team’s wRC (648). After 1947, Judge is only the sixth player to have such an impeccable record (over 20% wRC).

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This list includes a few legends like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Albert Pujols, and a couple more players.

How far will the Pinstripes go this season?

Given the current scenario, it will be difficult for the Pinstripes to make it to the World Series this year. Even though they have Aaron Judge by their side, alone, he will not be enough during the postseason games.

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Currently, the Dodgers, Astros, and Mets are the favorite to make it to the World Series this year. Do you think Judge can carry the Yankees to the 2022 World Series?