New York Yankees rookie Aaron Judge leads the majors in several offensive categories (and WAR), but it’s without question his power that particularly stands out. The 6’7″, 275-pounder has an MLB-leading 26 home runs, and has been breaking Statcast all season with his amazing home run distance and exit velocity.
Well, obviously everyone wants to see Judge in the Home Run Derby, especially so he can go up against the guy he is most compared to, 2016 Home Run Derby champion Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton announced yesterday that he will be in the competition this year as well. Will Judge join him?
Judge told the media on Monday that he’s still not sure if he’ll participate in the derby:
Aaron Judge says he still hasn't decided on the Home Run Derby. Said he hasn't given it much thought, focusing on playing games.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) June 26, 2017
Then Judge took batting practice, and — as if to troll us while we wait for his derby decision — launched a 504-foot bomb which landed on the left-center field concourse at Guaranteed Rate Field.
OK, @TheJudge44, this one reaches new levels of ridiculous. https://t.co/wPzi8guA4t pic.twitter.com/nSBRVbYvLM
— MLB (@MLB) June 27, 2017
I mean, come on. This is ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/kARzHW421J
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) June 26, 2017
Aaron Judge just hit a batting practice home run onto the concourse just left of center field. I've never seen that.
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) June 26, 2017
Please say yes to the Home Run Derby, Aaron.
