Aaron Judge on Track to Set New Home Run Record

Just two years after setting a new American League single-season home run record with 62 homers, Aaron Judge is once again making headlines as he aims to surpass his own achievement. The New York Yankees star, who won the MVP Award in 2022, is currently enjoying an impressive season, boasting a batting line of .334/.465/.722. Despite a slow start, where he hit only six home runs in his first 35 games, Judge has rebounded spectacularly, hitting 41 home runs in the subsequent 90 games. As the season progresses, Judge is on pace to hit around 60 home runs, a figure that would tie him with his previous record. To break his own record, he would need to hit 16 home runs in the remaining 35 games. Since May 5, his performance has been remarkable, averaging nearly 16 home runs per 35 games, suggesting that while he may fall short of 63, he could still reach 62 again. If Judge maintains his current trajectory, he will become the fifth player in MLB history to achieve three seasons with over 50 home runs, joining legends like Babe Ruth and modern-era sluggers Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Alex Rodriguez. With the potential for multiple 60-homer seasons, fans are eagerly watching to see if Judge can deliver another historic performance as the season winds down.