“It’s An Honor” – Aaron Judge Breaks Silence After Closing in On Long Standing New York Yankees Record

The New York Yankees have really over-delivered on their pre-season expectations. After a series sweep of the LA Angels, the Yankees faced heavy opposition in the Detroit Tigers. However, with the form that they are in, no opposition has what it takes to stop them from winning. And at the moment, it is their offense that is on a tear. With star right fielder, Aaron Judge, on course for a record-setting season, people around the league are standing up to take notice.

Aaron Judge has been a New York Yankees favorite since he made his debut in 2014. Although the star has offered a tremendous offensive contribution, his injury record over the years has been patchy. But this season has been different. Pairing his showings with consistency,

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Judge sees his name now being brought up in consideration with some vaunted company in Yankees lore. Comparisons with Yankees legends like Roger Maris and Babe Ruth.

Aaron Judge reacts to praise from offensive displays

Aaron Judge has now clobbered 21 homers in the first 53 this season. Not only does his reputation a lot of good but also keeps him on track to joining some of the Yankees’ most celebrated stars. With Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Roger Maris all in the conversation at the moment, Judge will surely see the list get shorter and shorter with his continued performances.

However, he took the praise with a pinch of salt. Although aware that he was enjoying some great form, the pinstriped star made sure to caveat his record for the fans. “It’s an honor,” he said, “Any time you’ve got Yankees legends like that.”

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The star, however, was not buying into his own hype too much either. “But I’m not trying to be Maris. I’m not trying to be Ruth. I’m just trying to be the best Aaron Judge I can be,” he added.

Is Judge on track to beat the record?

The New York Yankees’ season homer record stands at 61 at the moment. And with the pace that Judge is setting, he looks on track to snag that record for himself. Even in the record-setting season itself, Maris only had 20 homers at the 53-game mark.

Aaron Judge and his sublime form set him apart not just as a part of the Yankees, but even in MLB. After bringing up his tally to 21 homers for the season, Judge is in the clear lead of MLB for homers scored. Mookie Betts, of the LA Dodgers, is second on the charts with 16 to his name.

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But what do you think? Is Judge on track for a historic season? Or do you think these are only early season shenanigans that may fade as the season progresses?