Aaron Judge’s Pursuit of .400 Continues Despite Yankees’ Struggles

In a wild game that showed off Aaron Judge’s jaw-dropping talent, the New York Yankees lost 11-7 to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Even with the loss, Judge’s performance was a reminder—if anyone needed one—why he’s still one of baseball’s most electrifying stars.

Judge smashed two home runs, boosting his already eye-popping season stats. Those blasts also nudged his name into some pretty big historical conversations about all-time great hitters.

Still, not even Judge’s heroics could cover up the Yankees’ pitching mess. Boston took full advantage and walked away with the win.

Aaron Judge’s Path to a Historic .400 Season

Every time Judge steps up to the plate this season, it feels like he’s rewriting the record books. His two-homer game on Sunday bumped his batting average up to an unreal .396.

That number puts him dangerously close to one of the sport’s rarest feats—hitting .400. The last guy to do it? Ted Williams, all the way back in 1941 with a .406 average.

If Judge pulls it off, he’ll join a club so exclusive that even some of the game’s biggest names never made it in.

How Close Have Others Come to .400?

Chasing a .400 average is about as tough as it gets in baseball. Since Williams’ legendary season, only two guys have really made a run at it.

George Brett hit .390 in 1980. Tony Gwynn got to .394 during the strike-shortened 1994 season. Now, Judge is right there, with a real shot—though it won’t be easy.

Breaking Records and Tying Legends

Judge’s ninth-inning homer on Sunday wasn’t just another number on the stat sheet. That swing actually tied him with Lou Gehrig for the third-most multihomer games in Yankees history—43 of them.

And Gehrig isn’t just any name; he’s one of the most respected figures the sport’s ever seen. Earlier in the game, Judge’s average even matched Babe Ruth’s franchise-best .393 from 1923, before his second homer pushed it higher.

What Makes Judge So Dominant?

There’s just something different about the way Judge approaches the plate. Red Sox manager Alex Cora pointed out how Judge has started attacking early in counts, making life miserable for pitchers.

Combine that with his rare mix of power and precision, and it’s no wonder opponents like Paul Goldschmidt are calling him “the best hitter on the planet right now.”

Honestly, that doesn’t even sound like exaggeration. Judge just has a knack for making pitchers pay for mistakes, and he seems to find opportunities everywhere.

The Yankees’ Struggles Overshadow Judge’s Brilliance

Judge gave fans plenty to remember, but the Yankees left a different kind of impression. Their pitching fell apart, giving up 11 runs to Boston—another rough night in a season full of them.

That inconsistency on the mound has haunted the Yankees all year, often wasting big nights from Judge. He got on base four times—walk, infield single, scored in the sixth—but the team just couldn’t cash in.

Will the Yankees Provide the Support Judge Needs?

Baseball’s a team game, no matter how incredible one player is. Judge can’t do it all by himself.

If the Yankees want to get back in the race, their pitchers have to find some consistency. Judge is playing at an MVP level, but it won’t matter if the rest of the roster can’t help turn those performances into wins.

Humility Amid Greatness

Even with all the praise and the constant comparisons to Yankees legends, Judge keeps things grounded. After the game, he talked about how much it means just to be mentioned alongside names like Gehrig and Ruth.

That humility, along with his steady excellence, really does make him the face of modern baseball—at least, that’s how it feels right now.

Final Thoughts: A Season for the Ages?

Aaron Judge’s 2023 campaign is shaping up to be one for the record books. He’s got his eye on a .400 season and keeps climbing the Yankees’ all-time charts.

Judge delivers moments fans won’t forget anytime soon. It’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement, even if some New York supporters feel frustrated by the rest of the team’s struggles.

Right now, everyone’s watching Judge as he chases history. He keeps showing why he’s one of the most electrifying players in baseball.

 
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