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Yankees' Aaron Judge's stats lead MLB in pretty much every hitting category

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Yankees' Aaron Judge's stats lead MLB in pretty much every hitting category

Context:

Aaron Judge is dominating Major League Baseball with his exceptional hitting stats, leading in home runs, hits, RBIs, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. After hitting two home runs and an RBI groundout against the Athletics, his batting average slightly dipped below .400, but he still leads in multiple categories. Tied with Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Kyle Schwarber in home runs before the game, Judge's performance catapulted him ahead. His current season is shaping up to be legendary, with possibilities like the Triple Crown being within reach. Wearing jersey number 99, Judge continues to deliver outstanding performances, often adding historical feats to his already impressive career.

Dive Deeper:

  • Aaron Judge has been leading Major League Baseball in an array of hitting categories, including home runs, hits, RBIs, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS as of May 10.

  • During a game against the Athletics, Judge hit two home runs and an RBI groundout, which contributed to his already impressive statistics, although his batting average fell slightly below .400.

  • Prior to this game, Judge was tied with notable players like Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh, and Kyle Schwarber for the lead in home runs, but he managed to surpass them with his latest performance.

  • The current season presents the possibility for Judge to achieve legendary milestones, such as the Triple Crown, highlighting the exceptional nature of his play this year.

  • Known for wearing jersey number 99, Aaron Judge continues to impress with consistent high-level performances, frequently adding historical achievements to his career, maintaining his status as one of the best hitters in baseball.

  • Aaron Judge is the best hitter on the planet, and there's really no way to disprove it.

  • The Yankees superstar leads Major League Baseball in, well, pretty much everything.

  • Here are the hitting stats he leads MLB in as of Saturday night on May 10:

    • Home runs: 14
    • Hits: 59
    • RBI: 37
    • Average: .396
    • OBP: .486
    • SLG: .772
    • OPS: 1.258
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  • Those numbers are after Judge crushed two home runs, and added an RBI groundout, on Saturday against the Athletics in Sacramento.

  • His average dipped below .400 just in the past couple days, but his chase for that magic mark is still very much alive.

  • He entered Saturday tied with Shohei Ohtani, Cal Raleigh and Kyle Schwarber at 12 homers apiece.

  • But then Judge slugged a pair to take the lead in that category.

  • A Triple Crown chase would be a fitting way for Judge to spend this season that has been so special for him so far.

  • Really, all sorts of legendary marks are in play.

  • At this point, just watch Judge work. Day in and day out, he grinds and he delivers, often adding some history in the process.

  • The guy wearing No. 99 is just absolutely special.

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