Even Giancarlo Stanton is running out of ways to describe what Aaron Judge is doing right now.
The New York Yankees slugger, who knows a thing or two about hot streaks and jaw-dropping power, didn’t hold back when asked about the Yankees captain’s torrid start to the 2025 season.
“I played MLB: The Show,” Stanton told YES Network. “And I don’t think I could play as good as he’s played now. So it’s unreal, and it’s become almost like everyone just shakes their head. It’s can’t-miss TV, for sure. It’s not an at-bat to miss.”
Judge is batting .432, leads the majors in OPS, and has hit safely in 13 straight games. That’s a stretch that includes four home runs and more multi-hit nights than most players get in a month. He’s not just locked in; he is laser-focused.
He’s dominating in a way that feels like we should be watching him on a scratchy black-and-white film in a lineup with Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig.
Stanton’s comment might sound like playful praise, but let’s consider where it’s coming from.
Remember, Stanton not only once hit 59 home runs in a season and won the National League MVP, but he was the Yankees’ best hitter in the playoffs last season. He hit seven home runs in the Yankees’ run to the World Series.
So, when Stanton, who is on the 60-day injured list, is speechless watching a power hitter, you know what you’re watching is special.
Judge is the most dangerous hitter in baseball at the moment. And even accomplished hitters are stopping to appreciate it.
The Yankees have ridden Judge’s bat to a strong start, despite injuries elsewhere in the lineup. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the shelf and Giancarlo Stanton still working his way back, Judge has done more than carry the load; he’s turned every plate appearance into must-watch theater.
And in a clubhouse full of stars, that still stands out.
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Even Giancarlo Stanton is running out of ways to describe what Aaron Judge is doing right now.
The New York Yankees slugger, who knows a thing or two about hot streaks and jaw-dropping power, didn’t hold back when asked about the Yankees captain’s torrid start to the 2025 season.
“I played MLB: The Show,” Stanton told YES Network. “And I don’t think I could play as good as he’s played now. So it’s unreal, and it’s become almost like everyone just shakes their head. It’s can’t-miss TV, for sure. It’s not an at-bat to miss.”
Judge is batting .432, leads the majors in OPS, and has hit safely in 13 straight games. That’s a stretch that includes four home runs and more multi-hit nights than most players get in a month. He’s not just locked in; he is laser-focused.
He’s dominating in a way that feels like we should be watching him on a scratchy black-and-white film in a lineup with Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig.
Stanton’s comment might sound like playful praise, but let’s consider where it’s coming from.
Remember, Stanton not only once hit 59 home runs in a season and won the National League MVP, but he was the Yankees’ best hitter in the playoffs last season. He hit seven home runs in the Yankees’ run to the World Series.
So, when Stanton, who is on the 60-day injured list, is speechless watching a power hitter, you know what you’re watching is special.
Judge is the most dangerous hitter in baseball at the moment. And even accomplished hitters are stopping to appreciate it.
The Yankees have ridden Judge’s bat to a strong start, despite injuries elsewhere in the lineup. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the shelf and Giancarlo Stanton still working his way back, Judge has done more than carry the load; he’s turned every plate appearance into must-watch theater.
And in a clubhouse full of stars, that still stands out.
Related: Giancarlo Stanton Gives an Encouraging Update on His Rehab Timeline
Related: A Yankees Legacy Began With a Blast on May 4
