Aaron Judge has taken the baseball world by storm and skyrocketed to stardom since his entry. His extraordinary batting performances this season have left the fans speechless. More than just a successful baseball player, he is a genuine athlete with diverse sporting talent. There was a time when Judge played three different sports.?
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Despite a commendable record in three sports, Aaron Judge primarily focused on baseball. Professionally sticking to his favorite sport, he made his MLB debut in 2016. Playing as the New York Yankees outfielder, Judge has gone on to make four All-Star appearances. Winning the American League Rookie of the Year award in his second season, he is now a leading MVP Award contender for this season.?
Judge’s recent phenomenal campaign has made him a trending topic. Recently, NFL legend Tom Brady got into a discussion about the Yankees’ megastar slugger. Brady was high on praise regarding everything that Judge has accomplished in baseball. Moreover, Brady also gave his insights about what Judge could have possibly achieved in football.?
Tom Brady’s analysis of the skills of Aaron Judge?
During his high school years, Aaron Judge achieved almost similar success across baseball, football, and basketball. His tall height and muscular physique made him perfectly suited to each sport. Various noteworthy college football teams, including Notre Dame, Stanford, and UCLA, tried to recruit him as a tight end. But Judge rather enrolled at California State University in Fresno and played baseball for the Fresno State Bulldogs team.?
Whereas, the popular Tom Brady is an iconic NFL legend. He famously played 20 glorious seasons with the New England Patriots. Presently, he is the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In a recent interview, the seven-time Super Bowl champion Brady talked about Judge’s athletic efficiency.?
In appreciation of Judge, Brady said, “Incredible power, and you know that twitch he’s got in his swing would carry over nicely to football. But again, you know, he committed so much time and energy to baseball, and look what’s happened. You know, I’m sure if he committed the time and energy to football, he would have had incredible success too.”?
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Brady added saying, “So, but again, he picked the right sport. And he’s proven everybody what he’s capable of. And it’s been just a spectacular thing to watch.”?
Aaron Judge’s season at a glance?
Judge is now the leading seasonal home run scorer with 62 homers. He is also the American League record-setter for the highest seasonal home run tally. Meanwhile, the Yankees are contesting against the Cleveland Guardians in the postseason round.?
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If Aaron Judge chose to play football, which NFL team do you think he would have played for?