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Aaron Judge is synonymous to baseball. After making a debut, the 2022 MVP has claimed many records, including the AL record of 62 home runs. With attributes like this to the game, Judge has been a star on the field and implies the best in the league. But Judge’s proficiency is not limited to the baseball field, which makes him one of the most complete athletes.

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Given the engaging environment, athletes have played multiple sports during high school. It includes the likes of Deion Sanders, who claimed rare perfection in different sports. As the latest Twitter post has put Aaron Judge on the same list, surprising fans. Reacting to it, they have shared their admiration and questions in the open.

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Aaron Judge, the Face of Linden High School

Though the MLB world knows Aaron Judge as a prolific batter, there is more to his caliber that syncs with the legendary Deion Sanders. Given that Sanders not only shined on the baseball field but also achieved the same success in football, he is a rare personality. And the world has seen no other player like him. But the New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge’s high school record shows that he could have followed the same suit.

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A passionate Yankees fan shed light on it with his Twitter post that read, “Reminder that Aaron Judge was HIM in high school.” Notably, it pointed toward Judges’ records in three sports, namely football, baseball, and basketball. Although Judge has made baseball his life, he could have chosen a different path because of his brilliance.

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While playing for Linden High School, Judge recorded 54 receptions, while 17 Yards per reception in football. He shined on a basketball court with 18.2 points and 12.8 rebounds per game. And for baseball, he was brilliant, with a whooping average of 0.500 and 32 RBIs.

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If anyone looks at this, it makes one wonder about Judge being next to Sanders. And the popular voice feels this way, but a few variations were also visible in fan reactions to this post.

A Conflicting Voice Against Aaron Being the Best Athlete

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Though baseball fans agree with the notion of Judge being the best, for him being multi-talented, few objections are there. A similar scenario unfolded as social media discussed the validity of his high school stats.

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Following are the tweets which give the gist of the discussion.

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Few fans feel it was nothing special for him to do it.

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Fans are divided over terming Judge the best athlete. But his senior year stats say otherwise, pointing to his all-around brilliance. What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your answers in the comments below.

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Saurabh Saini is a writer and content analyst at EssentiallySports. Prior to joining ES, Saurabh had worked for SportsKeeda and had written around 800 articles spanning the MLB, NFL, and NHL. Now, his daily rhythm revolves around the insights from MLB events ranging from the World Series to Free Agency, as he plays the roles of a fan, a writer, and a reader altogether. Beginning his day early, by thoroughly examining the events from the previous day and extending his focus to current occurrences and future plans, Saurabh dedicates time each day to deliver valuable insights to the readers. While on his days off from work, his affection for poetry takes center stage.

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