Aaron Judge. Giancarlo Stanton. Both are known for their imposing stature and power. But if we look at the stats, whose power is truly more impressive?
Judge stands at 6’7” and 282 pounds; Stanton is listed at 6’6” and 245. We will be looking at the last two years: 2017, which was Judge’s record-setting rookie year and Stanton’s MVP year, and 2018.
One important aspect that goes into power is launch angle. Another is exit velocity. It is the combination of the two that truly encapsulated power. The “sweet spot” for a batted ball is loosely defined as having a launch angle between 25 and 35 degrees and an exit velocity of 95 miles per hour or greater.