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<h1>Aaron Judge: More Than Just Home Runs</h1>
<p>Aaron Judge is renowned for his home run prowess, boasting three seasons with over 50 homers, making him one of only <a target="_blank" href="https://stathead.com/tiny/RBwP2" target="_blank">five players in history</a> to achieve this feat three times. His ability to consistently hit baseballs with exceptional force is well-recognized; over the past five seasons, <a target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/43Ch9pu" target="_blank">he leads the league with a 60% hard-hit rate</a>, significantly ahead of Shohei Ohtani.</p>
<p>While it's common knowledge that he hits the ball hard and piles up home runs, there's more to Judge's impact. As he heads into a game in Anaheim with a .395 batting average, it's clear that while he might not hit .400 this season—an incredibly challenging milestone in today’s game—the fact that he's even close tells us how defenses react when he approaches the plate.</p>
<p>Interestingly, his success isn't solely about the home runs; it also stems from the fear opponents have when he makes contact that doesn’t clear the fence.</p>
<p>Let's discuss Batting Average on Balls In Play (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mlb.com/glossary/advanced-stats/babip" target="_blank">BABIP</a>), which measures a player’s batting average excluding strikeouts and home runs. The MLB average is currently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&month=0&ind=0&team=0%2Css&startdate=&enddate=&season1=1980&season=2025&sortcol=11&sortdir=asc&pagenum=1" target="_blank">.290</a>, the lowest since 1992. This highlights a growing difficulty in securing hits, even without the factor of strikeouts.</p>
<p>Judge’s BABIP, on the other hand, stands at an impressive .467, the highest in the majors this year. More significantly, it's the highest recorded in a qualified season <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&month=0&ind=1&startdate=&enddate=&sortcol=12&sortdir=default&season1=1901&season=2025" target="_blank">in modern history</a>. Hitting ahead of Babe Ruth in any statistical category signifies exceptional performance, regardless of sustainability over the entire season.</p>
<p>This isn’t just a stroke of luck, either. Judge’s career BABIP is among the top in the live-ball era, yet he isn't merely relying on speed or random chance. It's the sheer force with which he strikes the ball that alters defensive strategies, compelling fielders to adapt even when Judge doesn’t send a ball out of the park.</p>
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