In a recent SB Nation Reacts survey, Yankees fans discussed potential candidates to be the second-best hitter alongside Aaron Judge in 2025. Given Judge's proven consistency, the lineup's effectiveness may hinge on having another strong performer. Five candidates were highlighted: Austin Wells, Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. Each brings different strengths, like power or experience, but the survey revealed that no single player emerged as the clear fan favorite yet.
Paul Goldschmidt, the old pro who can still destroy lefties and has gotten off to a better start than most fans expected.
Austin Wells, who was third in 2024 AL Rookie of the Year voting while hitting cleanup, began this year with a bomb, providing a power threat.
Cody Bellinger, who hasn't quite looked himself yet but put up a resurgent 125 OPS+ with the Cubs from 2023-24, can capitalize on the Short Porch.
Yankees fans considered several candidates for the second-best hitter in 2025, acknowledging the importance of having a strong lineup complementing Aaron Judge.
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