“He’s just so consistent,” Witt Jr. told ESPN this week. Plus, he admired how Judge manages to stay healthy, stay on the field, and help the team. In a way, that’s beneficial, as Witt highlighted, “He does that in a good way, and he does it the right way”. And his favorite thing about this? The fact that Aaron does all of it without showing off. “He’s not out there showboating. He’s a big dude,” Bobby emphasized.

At 6’7″, Judge certainly towers over most players, both in height and presence. But according to his 24-year-old MVP opponent, despite Aaron’s imposing stature and nature, he never flaunts it—his game speaks for itself. Witt Jr. even gave Aaron Judge a royal title, calling him the “King of New York.” That’s one fitting tribute to the 34-year-old’s dominance on the field, right? But this saga of admiration doesn’t stop here; the Yankees slugger, too, has shared high praise for Witt. Judge described Bobby Witt Jr. as a “complete player”, admiring his ability to hit, run, and field with exceptional skill.

Judge has watched Witt’s evolution closely, as he remarked, “He was already a great player last year, but he continues to improve every single game I watch him.” And watching their performance closely, we can say they are only inching closer to one of them lifting the MVP trophy. While fans are now debating who should claim the American League MVP award, Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. are on the verge of achieving something truly historic. Instead of seeing their rivalry as a competition that divides them, it’s shaping up to be a moment that binds their legacies together. But how?