On Saturday, Aaron Judge made history by becoming the third player in Yankees franchise history to reach 80 RBI before July. This remarkable achievement put him alongside legends Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, as he continues to lead MLB with 31 home runs and 82 RBI.
Despite losing 9-3 to the Blue Jays on Saturday, Judge was not deterred from his impressive season. He followed up with a two-run homer in Sunday’s 8-1 victory over Toronto, further solidifying his position as a key player for New York as they navigate through a competitive season.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Judge’s performance, acknowledging that he had now joined some of the most legendary players in franchise history with his incredible statistics. Gleyber Torres also commended Judge for his leadership and energy that the team feeds off as they head into July.
Judge emphasized that winning was the primary goal for him and his teammates, stating that wearing the Yankees pinstripes meant playing to win a championship. While recognition for his outstanding season would be appreciated, Judge remained focused on helping the team succeed and ultimately reach their goal of winning a championship.