Judges 58th HR

[BobC]

And that was only the Yankees 146th game this season. If he can get to 61 homers by their 154th game, and then add at least one more to get to 62+ by the end of the season, that would in my mind take out both Ruth and Maris from the record books (at least for non-PED users), and remove the need/reference of an asterisk. He's got 8 games to tie/beat Ruth, and 16 games to tie/beat Maris.

It sure looks like he's going to get them both the way he's been going. He's averaged a home run over every 2.474 games so far over this season. So just keeping to that average he'd be on track to hit another 6 or so homers this year. But he's really been on fire lately it seems, so if he can keep it going, who knows where he may end up. Great season and achievement for sure.

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by BobC

And that was only the Yankees 146th game this season. If he can get to 61 homers by their 154th game, and then add at least one more to get to 62+ by the end of the season, that would in my mind take out both Ruth and Maris from the record books (at least for non-PED users), and remove the need/reference of an asterisk. He's got 8 games to tie/beat Ruth, and 16 games to tie/beat Maris.

It sure looks like he's going to get them both the way he's been going. He's averaged a home run over every 2.474 games so far over this season. So just keeping to that average he'd be on track to hit another 6 or so homers this year. But he's really been on fire lately it seems, so if he can keep it going, who knows where he may end up. Great season and achievement for sure.

Great analysis. I totally agree 👍

[doug.goodman]

I hate the Yankees, but I'm rooting for him to do it in 154 team games.

[oldjudge]

I don't think being or not being a Yankee fan has anything to do with rooting for Judge. He just seems like a nice guy on the verge of making history. The fact that he is playing in New York, other than having the advantage of a short RF fence, is a disadvantage because of the constant media attention. If Judge played in Kansas City or Tampa then I think there would be considerably less pressure on him. I also like Judge because if you didn't know he was a baseball player and someone asked you to guess what sport he played baseball would probably not be in your top five guesses. I would probably guess football, basketball, or even wrestling before baseball. It's like he is miscast in the sport and yet having one of the greatest seasons ever.
As an aside, I believe that anyone who thinks Ohtani is the MVP this season is delusional. What is his value? When he is there the Angels miss the playoffs by 20 games. Stick Zippy the monkey in his uniform and the Angels miss the playoffs by 40 games--what difference does it make?

[Directly]

Maris Rookie card = !958 Topps Card

Judge Rookie Card + Too many to count.

So can the vintage 1958 Maris RC be less desirable ? (if so please why)

[packs]

Judge is also only a point behind Arraez for the batting title as well. Everyone seems to be caught up in the home run race that no one is talking about him potentially winning a Triple Crown this year too.

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by packs

Judge is also only a point behind Arraez for the batting title as well. Everyone seems to be caught up in the home run race that no one is talking about him potentially winning a Triple Crown this year too.

Wouldn't say no one
Its mentioned on ESPN Sportcenter & the MLB Network
& here's an article from MLB.com
https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-triple-crown-chase