Aaron Judge: Absolute Dominance on the Diamond
The excellence of Aaron Judge, star of the New York Yankees, has reached astonishing levels, surpassing even the most optimistic expectations. In the 2025 season, Judge is redefining what it means to dominate the game, with statistics that place him among the legends of baseball.
Following a recent game where he hit a double, Judge maintains an impressive average of .423/.510/.777. His hitting streak extends to 14 games, with a .474 average and 10 extra-base hits during this period. In addition, his on-base streak continues at 30 games.
- Leads the Major Leagues in batting average
- Leader in on-base percentage
- Leads in slugging
- Leader in OPS
- Most hits
- Tied for runs batted in (RBI)
- Leader in WAR
- Featured in adjusted metrics such as OPS+ and weighted runs created.
Paul O’Neill, Yankees commentator, sums up the situation: “We are witnessing one of the best players of all time.”
A Deep Analysis of Your Numbers
Judge’s .423 batting average puts him in a historic position. Since the divisional play began in 1969, only a few players have achieved similar batting averages in the first 34 games of the season.
- Paul O’Neill, Yankees 1994: .459
- Rod Carew, Angels 1983: .449
- Luis Arraez, Marlins 2023: .430
- Barry Bonds, Giants 1993: .429
- Aaron Judge, Yankees 2025: .423
Despite the possible regression in his batting average, Judge has the ability to maintain an exceptional level of performance, even with a projection of .350 average with 50 home runs.
In a league where the batting average is .242, Judge stands out even more. If he maintains his current pace, he could achieve a historic season.
Domain in the OPS and Advanced Metrics
Judge’s OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging), currently at 1.287, places him among the best in history in the first 34 games of the season.
- Barry Bonds, Giants 2004: 1.470
- Barry Bonds, Giants 2002: 1.428
- Paul O’Neill, Yankees 1994: 1.409
- Barry Bonds, Giants 1993: 1.352
- Cody Bellinger, Dodgers 2019: 1.337
Judge’s wRC+ (weighted runs created), with an impressive 270, suggests he is having a historic season. This number even surpasses Barry Bonds’ achievements in 2002 and 2001.
In 2024, Judge had a wRC+ of 218, ranking seventh all-time, despite a slow start. In his last 162 games, Judge has averaged .366/.491/.773, with an OPS of 1.264.
The Secret of Success: Increased Contact and Adaptation
One of the keys to Judge’s success is his ability to make more contact with the ball. His strikeout rates have decreased significantly compared to previous seasons.
- 2017: 30.7% SO, .284 AVG
- 2022: 25.1% SO, .311 AVG
- 2024: 24.3% SO, .322 AVG
- 2025: 20.3% SO, .423 AVG
Judge is improving his contact in the strike zone. His results against slower pitches are notable, with a slugging percentage of .845 against pitches of 94 mph or less.
Even against fastballs (95+ mph), Judge has shown his ability, batting .500 and with an on-base percentage of .538 in 2025.
Judge’s evolution at the plate suggests that we are witnessing a player at the peak of his career, with even greater potential to be exploited.
