Summary
Aaron Judge is a top player for the New York Yankees, and he's been very successful during the regular season. However, some insiders believe he needs to perform better in the playoffs to be considered among the greatest Yankees legends. Despite being close to winning another MVP award, his postseason stats have not impressed as much as his regular-season performance.
Key Facts
- Aaron Judge is a leading player for the New York Yankees and a favorite for the American League MVP award.
- He has reached historic career milestones in home runs, surpassing some famous Yankees like Yogi Berra and Joe DiMaggio.
- Joel Sherman, a columnist, argues that Judge hasn't proven himself in the postseason like past Yankees legends.
- Judge's playoff performance includes hitting .205 with 16 home runs in 58 games, which is less impressive than his regular-season stats.
- The Yankees are likely to make the playoffs this year, providing Judge another chance to excel in October.
- Sherman notes that past Yankees greats tied their MVP wins to championships, something Judge has yet to achieve.
- New York Yankees are currently leading the AL wild-card standings and near a playoff spot.
