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USA Today via Reuters

Aaron Judge is just unstoppable in the ongoing MLB season. The New York Yankees slugger is going through his career-best run this season. And if things do not go south, then Judge will break a couple of iconic records for the Pinstripes.

When the 2022 regular season started, no one expected the Yankees to dominate the American League. But here they are. Not only the American League, but The Bronx Bombers have also emerged as the best team in the entire MLB this season. And a lot of credit goes to Aaron Judge. Apart from his unbelievable hitting from the plate, Judge has been the leader of this team.

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Talking about his form, the Yankees slugger has turned into a beast. He is on a pace to smash over 60 home runs this season. And if he does so, Judge will break a 61-year-old record for the New York Yankees.

Will Aaron Judge be able to break the iconic record of Roger Maris?

Per NJ.com, former Yankee Roger Maris holds the record to hit the most home runs for the Pinstripes in a season. Maris had hit 61 home runs in the 1961 season. Since then, no Yankees player has surpassed the record. But Aaron Judge has a fine chance to etch his name in the Yankees history.

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He has already hit 29 home runs in the current season. And if Judge continues his hitting spree, he might surpass the iconic record after 61 long years.

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Recently, MLB released a chasing the home run commercial featuring Aaron Judge. After watching the video, every Yankees fan is hyped to see Judge breaking the historical record.

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“With every mighty swing, Aaron Judge is chasing history. He is just putting up incredible all-time numbers and stirring the ghosts of the Pinstripes’ past…,” the presenters said. “This season, 99 takes aim at 61. Sit back and watch and enjoy as the Yankees chase title number 28.”

Can Judge lead the Yankees to the 28th World Series?

Given their form, the Yankees are the absolute favorite to win the 2022 World Series. But in the name of the New York Mets, LA Dodgers, and Houston Astros, the Pinstripes have the toughest competitors for the prestigious title.

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As things stand, the Yankees are the best team this season with 58 wins out of 79 games. But what do you think? Do Yankees stand a chance to end their title drought this season?