"It wasn't something you'd hear about on a TV broadcast, but earlier this season, Aaron Judge passed Yogi Berra to move into sixth on the Yankees' all-time WAR leaderboard. WAR, or wins above replacement, is a stat that aims to capture a player's total value in a single number, and the only names left for Judge to chase on the list are the ones in the innermost circle of Monument Park: Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, and Jeter."
"A decade into his career, Judge has muscled his way into this elite group. He's the favorite to win his third MVP in four years after belting 53 home runs and leading the majors in batting by 20 points. He's eclipsed 50 home runs four times, including an American League-record 62 in 2022. Among players who debuted after 1940, only Barry Bonds has a higher career OPS. There's a case to be made that he's the greatest right-handed hitter in modern times."
"Judge's place in the Hall of Fame is already secure. But as any Yankees fan in their finest vintage "Got Rings?" T-shirt will tell you, there's one notable difference between Judge and the other Yankee legends on that WAR leaderboard: They each won multiple championships in pinstripes, and with the Blue Jays ending the Yankees' season in the ALDS on Wednesday night, Judge is still seeking his first."
Aaron Judge has moved into sixth on the Yankees' all-time WAR leaderboard after passing Yogi Berra, leaving only Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, and Jeter ahead. Judge has compiled elite offensive numbers over a decade, including four 50-home-run seasons and an American League-record 62 in 2022. He led the majors in batting average this season and is the favorite for his third MVP in four years. Among players who debuted after 1940, only Barry Bonds has a higher career OPS. Judge's Hall of Fame standing is secure. Despite consistent regular-season competitiveness and deep playoff runs, Judge still lacks a World Series championship.
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