Aaron Judge made history on Saturday by becoming the third player in Yankees franchise history to reach 80 RBI before July. This impressive feat was achieved despite the team’s loss to the Blue Jays, with Judge continuing his impressive season with a two-run homer in Sunday’s 8-1 victory over Toronto. As of now, Judge leads MLB with his 31 home runs and 82 RBI, earning him recognition 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 has joined the ranks of legendary players like Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth with his incredible statistics. Boone also commended Gleyber Torres for recognizing Judge’s leadership and energy that the team feeds off as they head into July. Despite being in contention for the Triple Crown and leading MLB in batting average alongside Shohei Ohtani, Judge remains focused on team success rather than individual accolades.
Judge emphasized that winning is the primary goal for him and his teammates, stating that wearing the Yankees pinstripes means playing to win a championship. While recognition for his outstanding season would be appreciated, Judge’s priority is helping the team succeed and ultimately reach their goal of winning a championship.