Aaron Judge

[ullmandds]

MVP...MVP...MVP...I think if the yankees beat houston...Judge is MVP!!!!

[pokerplyr80]

Homerun in the 7th down 4-0. RBI double in the 8th to tie it up. Nothing like a couple of clutch hits to quiet the haters.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Homerun in the 7th down 4-0. RBI double in the 8th to tie it up. Nothing like a couple of clutch hits to quiet the haters.

I agree jessie

again a hit with a runner on..i thought a 3 run homer means nothing if up 5 runs..

well im sure the astros wished they got a 3 run homer when they were up 4 runs... with 5 runs they wouldnt of needed one apparently according to the esteemed other net54 poster logic

"Don't underestimate the value of a three run home run when your team is leading 5-0"

[MattyC]

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/2...s-october-hero

"To a certain extent," Judge said, "I enjoy failure. It's part of the game. There's always room to grow, there's room to improve. So it's been a fun ride. And it's my first year, still pretty crazy."

This big kid is a great example for little kids. I made my son read that quote. Judge plays the game right— in an age when guys hot-dog doubles, Judge sprints out 495 ft bombs. He gives balls to little kids between every inning.

As impressively, the rookie has the mental toughness and character to always come roaring back in a dramatic, dominant way, after every funk. He never loses his cool as the umps learn to adjust their zones to his size, with strikes being called below his shins.

On the sheer performance side, he sets the rookie HR record while batting .284, and getting on base more than the guy who won the batting title. He saves their season with a great playoff catch. He ignites a memorable October comeback with not one but two huge hits, adjusting to breaking pitches.

Judge is clearly prone to extreme highs and lows. He certainly still has tons to learn, and many improvements to make. He himself humbly acknowledges this. Yet true fans root for their guys and team through thick and thin. So no funk or internet invective is going to make us fans abandon our guy.

I just don't get rooting against this likable kid. Below, some additional reading for those who do. The crow buffet line has been packed at times— notably after his call up, then during those six weeks in July-Aug, and most recently during a few games this month.

Luckily it's all-you-can-eat.

[Leon]

What is an aaron judge? Is it someone who judges Aaron?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Leon

What is an aaron judge? Is it someone who judges Aaron?

Aaron is definitely being Judged.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Leon

What is an aaron judge? Is it someone who judges Aaron?

It's just some 6'7" 280 lb. guy, Leon, who plays for the Yankees and hit almost exactly like Mantle did in 1961 for the first half of the season (compare their respective '61 and '17 first halfs on baseball reference.com), then virtually disappeared for almost two months, and picked it up again strong in September. Also hits the ball almost as hard and far as Mantle, without putting his whole body into it, like the Mick did.

Highest regards,

Larry

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by MattyC

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/2...s-october-hero

"To a certain extent," Judge said, "I enjoy failure. It's part of the game. There's always room to grow, there's room to improve. So it's been a fun ride. And it's my first year, still pretty crazy."

This big kid is a great example for little kids. I made my son read that quote. Judge plays the game right— in an age when guys hot-dog doubles, Judge sprints out 495 ft bombs. He gives balls to little kids between every inning.

As impressively, the rookie has the mental toughness and character to always come roaring back in a dramatic, dominant way, after every funk. He never loses his cool as the umps learn to adjust their zones to his size, with strikes being called below his shins.

On the sheer performance side, he sets the rookie HR record while batting .284, and getting on base more than the guy who won the batting title. He saves their season with a great playoff catch. He ignites a memorable October comeback with not one but two huge hits, adjusting to breaking pitches.

Judge is clearly prone to extreme highs and lows. He certainly still has tons to learn, and many improvements to make. He himself humbly acknowledges this. Yet true fans root for their guys and team through thick and thin. So no funk or internet invective is going to make us fans abandon our guy.

I just don't get rooting against this likable kid. Below, some additional reading for those who do. The crow buffet line has been packed at times— notably after his call up, then during those six weeks in July-Aug, and most recently during a few games this month.

Luckily it's all-you-can-eat.

Where's a good mic drop meme when you need one? Well said.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Where's a good mic drop meme when you need one? Well said.

Among other great things is the fact Judge hasnt left many, if any runners on base on the astros series. I wouldnt mine a 10% chance at a home run and a 90% chance for a k for example when nobody is on base.especially if 2 outs.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by MattyC

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/2...s-october-hero

"To a certain extent," Judge said, "I enjoy failure. It's part of the game. There's always room to grow, there's room to improve. So it's been a fun ride. And it's my first year, still pretty crazy."

This big kid is a great example for little kids. I made my son read that quote. Judge plays the game right— in an age when guys hot-dog doubles, Judge sprints out 495 ft bombs. He gives balls to little kids between every inning.

As impressively, the rookie has the mental toughness and character to always come roaring back in a dramatic, dominant way, after every funk. He never loses his cool as the umps learn to adjust their zones to his size, with strikes being called below his shins.

On the sheer performance side, he sets the rookie HR record while batting .284, and getting on base more than the guy who won the batting title. He saves their season with a great playoff catch. He ignites a memorable October comeback with not one but two huge hits, adjusting to breaking pitches.

Judge is clearly prone to extreme highs and lows. He certainly still has tons to learn, and many improvements to make. He himself humbly acknowledges this. Yet true fans root for their guys and team through thick and thin. So no funk or internet invective is going to make us fans abandon our guy.

I just don't get rooting against this likable kid. Below, some additional reading for those who do. The crow buffet line has been packed at times— notably after his call up, then during those six weeks in July-Aug, and most recently during a few games this month.

Luckily it's all-you-can-eat.

A huge plus one there!

Larry

[bnorth]

THIS IS MEANT TO BE FUNNY. Seen this custom Topps Now card and figured i would share. I took the internet pic and turned it into a real card with a few upgrades and a crappy cell phone picture.

[JoeDfan]

Hahahaha. That is awesome.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

MVP...MVP...MVP...I think if the yankees beat houston...Judge is MVP!!!!

You do realize that all postseason awards votes are cast before the playoffs right?

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

You do realize that all postseason awards votes are cast before the playoffs right?

I do now!!!!!!

[packs]

No one's going to harp over Judge's strike out last night? How come? Did he do something important?

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

MVP...MVP...MVP...I think if the yankees beat houston...Judge is MVP!!!!

I believe the voting is concluded before the post-season, Pete, but correct me if I'm wrong. I do agree with Bob Costas that the voting for MCP, Cy Young and other awards should continue through the post-season, though.

Best regards,

Larry