Aaron Judge’s recent stretch is raising massive question
The New York Yankees have spent years relying on Aaron Judge to be the engine that powers their offense. He has been the best power hitter in MLB for nearly a decade. Whether it’s crushing home runs into the seats, driving in key runs, or carrying the lineup during difficult stretches, Judge has consistently delivered when the team needed him most.
But for the first time in a long time, there may be reason for concern. Judge is in the middle of a stretch that is beginning to raise legitimate questions, and the numbers are becoming impossible to ignore. MORE: Yankees ace set to pitch for first time since 2024 World Series The Numbers Are Historically Bad For Judge Over his last 13 games, Judge has managed just one RBI while posting a .
619 OPS. For most players, a rough two-week stretch wouldn’t generate much attention. For Judge, however, this is territory he simply has never entered before.
According to Yankees insider Katie Sharp, this is the first time in Judge’s career that he has experienced a 13-game span with one or fewer RBIs and an OPS below . 625. That stat alone immediately stands out.
Judge has gone through slumps before, but even during cold stretches, he has typically still found ways to impact games through power, walks, or timely hits. This stretch has been different. New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after scoring against the Boston Red Sox in the sixth inning at Fenway Park.