After a slow start to the season due to injury, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is on a home run tear, putting him on pace to break the 60-homer mark for the second time in his career. With just over two months remaining in the regular season, Judge has 37 home runs and shows no signs of slowing down.
Aaron Judge's pursuit of home run history is in full swing. After a slow start to the season due to a toe injury, the Yankees superstar has caught fire, putting him on pace to break the 60-homer mark for the second time in his career.
Aaron Judge Chases Home Run History, Targets 60+ Bombs
With 37 home runs through 104 games, Judge is on a 57-homer pace, a total that would represent the second-highest single-season total of his career. Of course, he famously hit an American League record 62 home runs back in 2022, a total that many recognize as the all-time record, depending on how you feel about Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McGwire.
Judge's hot streak has sparked a conversation about whether he can hit 60 or more home runs this season, a feat that has only been accomplished nine times in MLB history. Judge himself has been coy about his home run goals, but his recent performance suggests that he's capable of reaching the milestone.
The oddsmakers at FanDuel Sportsbook currently have Judge at +230 to hit 60 or more home runs, and +470 to hit 63 or more home runs. While those odds are not particularly favorable, they reflect the difficulty of hitting 60 home runs in a single season.
Only nine players in MLB history have ever hit 60 or more home runs in a season: Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa (three times), Mark McGwire (twice), and Aaron Judge. Of those nine players, only Bonds and McGwire have hit more than 62 home runs in a season.
Judge has shown that he can hit for power, but can he sustain his current pace over the remaining two months of the season? The Yankees' schedule is relatively favorable for home run hitters, with 16 of their remaining 62 games coming against teams in the bottom 10 in home runs allowed.
If Judge can continue to hit home runs at his current pace, he has a good chance of reaching the 60-homer mark. However, it's important to remember that injuries, slumps, and other factors can impact a player's performance.
One thing is for sure, though: Aaron Judge is on pace to make home run history once again. The Yankees slugger is one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball, and he's showing no signs of slowing down. Whether he reaches 60 home runs or not, Judge is on track for another incredible season, and Yankees fans should enjoy the ride.
