{"id":185717,"date":"2025-09-27T16:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T16:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/185717\/"},"modified":"2025-09-27T16:54:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T16:54:10","slug":"yankees-star-aaron-judge-set-to-accomplish-batting-average-feat-never-seen-before","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/185717\/","title":{"rendered":"Yankees star Aaron Judge set to accomplish batting average feat never seen before"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Yankees star Aaron Judge set to accomplish batting average feat never seen before<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In an 8-4 win to open the New York Yankees<\/a>\u2019 final series of the 2025 MLB season, Aaron Judge<\/a> went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs, a run scored, and a walk. With two games left in the regular season, the Yankees are not just gearing up for another postseason run\u2014they\u2019re witnessing history. The superstar outfielder is on track to become the tallest player in MLB history to win a batting title. Heading into Saturday\u2019s Game 2 against the Baltimore Orioles, Judge leads the American League with a .330 average, 17 points ahead of Athletics rookie Jacob Wilson.<\/p>\n

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Few accomplishments in baseball are as rare as what the Yankees superstar is about to achieve. At 6-foot-7, the 2024 AL MVP is on the verge of becoming the tallest player in MLB history to win a batting title\u2014a distinction highlighted<\/a> in a recent article by The Athletic\u2019s Brendan Kuty. Judge\u2019s pursuit doesn\u2019t just break records\u2014it challenges long-standing beliefs about what tall hitters can realistically accomplish at the plate.<\/p>\n

He went on to underscore the physical challenges associated with Judge\u2019s size and included insight from Yankees manager Aaron Boone<\/a>, who praised the veteran\u2019s advanced approach and technical refinement at the plate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most impressive thing is to be as refined and as accomplished a hitter as he is at that size. The reality is that, over time, you haven\u2019t seen that many really tall people be great hitters.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Yankees have benefited from Judge\u2019s elite performance throughout 2025<\/a>. In addition to leading in average, Judge also tops the majors in OBP (.458), SLG (.687), and OPS (1.145), with 52 home runs and 111 RBIs. His recent surge\u2014batting .419 over the last 15 days\u2014has sealed his status as the MLB batting average leader.<\/p>\n

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As the club\u2019s playoff momentum builds, Judge\u2019s discipline at the plate, meticulous scouting habits, and balanced approach have become a cornerstone of the team\u2019s identity. With New York tied for first in the AL East, his leadership\u2014both on and off the field\u2014could be the difference in October.<\/p>\n

Judge\u2019s rise to become the tallest batting champion ever doesn\u2019t just redefine expectations\u2014it redefines greatness.<\/p>\n

Related: Yankees\u2019 Aaron Judge leaves no doubt on home run No. 52<\/a><\/p>\n

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