Analysis by Harry Enten, CNNUpdated 1630 GMT (0030 HKT) September 22, 2022 New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is having an offensive season for the history books — and it isn't just the home runs.(CNN)Let me be clear: I'd rather be audited by the IRS than see the New York Yankees win a World Series.
I hate them and everyone who plays for them. That said, you'd have to be an idiot to not recognize the historic season Aaron Judge is having.
Yes, Judge is likely to break the American League record for home runs in a season, which is impressive onto itself. It's so much more than that, however.
A look across different metrics shows just how dominant Judge has been — and how it has helped garner interest for the once favorite pastime of America.Judge stands at 60 home runs and is on pace to end up in the mid 60s.