It’s important to clarify that while Aaron Judge’s future is often discussed in terms of potential contract extensions or free agency, the current situation is not one where he is waiting for a “transfer deal” to be sealed before playing a “last match.” Judge is a signed player with the New York Yankees, and there are no indications of him being traded or leaving the team.
It’s just impressive,” Aaron Judge said. “It shows you the type of player he is and the knowledge he has. His preparation to where he was ready to go from the very first pitch, and he put a great swing on it.”
The gap is the longest between pinch-hit home runs since Todd Helton ended a 14-year drought on April 29, 2012.
The homer brought Goldschmidt’s batting average up to .346 and his OPS up to .901. He’s hitting a league-best .571 against left-handed pitchers, with five doubles and four home runs.
“It’s just quality at-bats every day,” Boone said. “It’s elevating our hitting room and culture. He’s killed lefties, obviously. But he’s a real polished hitter that knows how to play the game.”
