Judges 58th HR

[Rad_Hazard]

Originally Posted by cammb

If Judge surpasses Maris, do you think Maris cards would decline?

I highly doubt it. The circumstances and his journey to 61 were pretty impressive and historic. Judges cards will (and are) increasing, but I don't think it will have an effect on Maris cards.

[Tyruscobb]

Judge’s pursuit may even boost Maris’ cards in short-term. All this exposure is putting Maris back in the headlines.

[MR RAREBACK]

I agree I think they would go up

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by MR RAREBACK

I agree I think they would go up

If anything it might draw more people to his card as people realize the story , the effort, and the longevity of the American League record

[ullmandds]

Bam! 59.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Bam! 59.

And he may have taken over the lead in BA.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

And he may have taken over the lead in BA.

whoa! 59 was ruthian for sure!!!

[babraham]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

If anything it might draw more people to his card as people realize the story , the effort, and the longevity of the American League record

+1

[5-Tool Player]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

Judge’s pursuit may even boost Maris’ cards in short-term. All this exposure is putting Maris back in the headlines.

+1

[Shoeless Moe]

.....and 60.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

.....and 60.

How did a player of this talent languish in the minor leagues until age 25?

[G1911]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

How did a player of this talent languish in the minor leagues until age 25?

He was in the minors less than 3 years. College + injuries in 2013, the Yankees didn’t hold him back or anything.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by G1911

He was in the minors less than 3 years. College + injuries in 2013, the Yankees didn’t hold him back or anything.

At a glance his first 6 years of baseball do not seem predictive of a great major leaguer

[Tabe]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

How did a player of this talent languish in the minor leagues until age 25?

He was in the majors at 24. And sucked.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

How did a player of this talent languish in the minor leagues until age 25?

College kid, late bloomer. He wasn’t even really considered a baseball guy going into college. A’s drafted him out of High School in the 31st round just on his size and athleticism, and he opted for college instead.

He was considered a big reach for the Yankees at the end of the 1st round when he finished up at Fresno State. They were hoping they could turn his raw tools into a high ceiling once he committed to the sport. I was skeptical when they drafted him. I’m glad I was wrong. They hit the jackpot in the 1st round, once every decade or so.

[jingram058]

I got this from a friend at a Yankees - Twins spring training game at Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers, a few years ago. My buddy told me, "Hang on to this. If he makes it like I think he's going to, it might be worth something down the road."

Edit: this pic is from the internet, but mine is identical.