Aaron Judge's early career success in right field contrasts sharply with his disappointing performance as a full-time center fielder this past season, where metrics indicate significant defensive shortcomings.
Despite having a fantastic leaping catch in Game 5, Judge's defensive play was marred by a costly whiff later, showcasing a weakness in coming in on balls.
Judge's inability to make good jumps has historically been offset by efficient routes, but his transition to center field revealed a troubling trend with balls in front of him.
While Judge excels at running down fly balls, his poor jumps limit his ability to make plays on line drives and those hit directly in front of him.
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