When Aaron Judge exploded for seven home runs in six games, becoming only the fifth player with three 50-homer seasons, his historically great 2024 reached the point where we have to ask: Could this be the greatest season by a hitter in MLB history?
It's a reasonable question given his numbers. Even after going a mere 2-for-7 without a home run in his first two games this week, Judge is hitting .333/.467/.731 with 51 home runs and 123 RBIs, putting him on pace for 62 home runs -- which would tie his American League record. He's on pace for 148 RBIs, which would be the highest total since Alex Rodriguez (156) in 2007.