David Ortiz Praises Aaron Judge's MVP Season

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is making headlines in the 2024 MLB season, with Hall of Famer David Ortiz expressing admiration for his performance. Judge is on track to secure his second MVP award in three years, showcasing an impressive season that threatens his own American League home run record. As of Friday, Judge boasted a higher OPS of 1.174 compared to his record-setting 1.111 in 2022, along with a batting average of .333, significantly surpassing his .311 from the previous MVP season. Judge recently achieved a remarkable milestone by hitting his 300th career home run in just 955 games, setting a new record for the fastest player to reach this mark. The previous record was held by Ralph Kiner, who accomplished the feat in 1,087 games. Judge's current season statistics are staggering; he leads the majors with 43 home runs, 110 RBIs, and a .467 on-base percentage, while also ranking second in batting average behind Bobby Witt Jr. The turnaround in Judge's performance has been notable, especially considering his struggles earlier in the season. On May 2, he was hitting a mere .197, prompting calls from fans for him to be benched. However, since May 3, Judge has rebounded spectacularly, hitting .388 with an impressive 1.352 OPS, solidifying his status as one of the league's elite players. Ortiz's comments reflect the widespread recognition of Judge's exceptional talent and contributions to the game.