In 2010, a big-bodied outfielder from outside Sacramento was chosen by the Oakland A’s in the 31st round of the MLB Draft. He opted, instead, to attend college at Fresno State where his stock rose, turning him into a first round talent and opening the door for the Yankees to grab him as the 32nd-overall pick in the 2013 draft. And though that draft was less than four years ago, it feels like Yankee fans have been hearing about this kid for a decade. In the depths of a championship slump (respectfully, fans of other teams, it’s a slump for us), we began to turn our optimism toward the future—and he was top of the docket.
Aaron Judge is starting to show his potential
