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Post by Cult of Ken Clay on Jul 4, 2024 11:11:29 GMT -5
For us older Yankees fans, watching Judge has brought us back to the 50's and 60's and seeing Mantle. Players like this don't come around too often, but when they do, every AB is a must see. Reggie was that way, too. He wasn’t near as good, but he made himself into a show… No one ever talks about his play on defense. IIRC, his arm strength was adequate at best. Always thought it was strange that a left-hander was playing RF. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jul 4, 2024 11:20:47 GMT -5
For us older Yankees fans, watching Judge has brought us back to the 50's and 60's and seeing Mantle. Players like this don't come around too often, but when they do, every AB is a must see. I don't think the Yankees have had a player this dynamic since Mantle, and only Ruth, Gehrig and DiMaggio before that. Judge is a genuine phenomenon and a unique historic talent. |
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Post by inger on Jul 4, 2024 11:45:18 GMT -5
Reggie was that way, too. He wasn’t near as good, but he made himself into a show… Part of that show was bad fielding and causing trouble in the clubhouse because of what he said about Munson. Reggie was a good fielder in his youth, but that went way downhill… |
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Post by inger on Jul 4, 2024 11:47:17 GMT -5
For us older Yankees fans, watching Judge has brought us back to the 50's and 60's and seeing Mantle. Players like this don't come around too often, but when they do, every AB is a must see. I don't think the Yankees have had a player this dynamic since Mantle, and only Ruth, Gehrig and DiMaggio before that. Judge is a genuine phenomenon and a unique historic talent. For him to be batting .320 with his power is nuts. He’s a solid .80 over the league average… |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jul 4, 2024 12:06:27 GMT -5
I don't think the Yankees have had a player this dynamic since Mantle, and only Ruth, Gehrig and DiMaggio before that. Judge is a genuine phenomenon and a unique historic talent. For him to be batting .320 with his power is nuts. He’s a solid .80 over the league average… Yep. We're back in 1968 for BA. That would translate to something close to .400 in the 1930s. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Jul 7, 2024 12:11:08 GMT -5
I'm not sure if it was discussed here or not, if it was I missed it. A couple days ago Judge's personal hitting coach was in the news. Apparently he tweeted somthing about the Yankees doing a really poor job of developing players. I didn't realize that Judge had a personal hitting coach and I wonder how common that is and if it creates any tension with the Yankee coaching staff.
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Post by kaybli on Jul 7, 2024 13:10:18 GMT -5
I'm not sure if it was discussed here or not, if it was I missed it. A couple days ago Judge's personal hitting coach was in the news. Apparently he tweeted somthing about the Yankees doing a really poor job of developing players. I didn't realize that Judge had a personal hitting coach and I wonder how common that is and if it creates any tension with the Yankee coaching staff. I posted the reply Aaron Boone had to the tweet, something along the lines of "everyone has their own opinion", but it didn't get much traction on the board in terms of discussion. Its not a good look for the organization when the star has his own hitting coach. But whatever they're doing, its working for Judge! |
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Post by Lola on Jul 7, 2024 13:10:31 GMT -5
Aaron Judge in his last 33 games: .421, 19hr, 43rbi, .541obp, 1.061slg, 1.602ops 162 game pace with those stats: 93hr, 211rbi
I think he'll do it! |
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Post by qimqam on Jul 7, 2024 13:20:09 GMT -5
I'm not sure if it was discussed here or not, if it was I missed it. A couple days ago Judge's personal hitting coach was in the news. Apparently he tweeted somthing about the Yankees doing a really poor job of developing players. I didn't realize that Judge had a personal hitting coach and I wonder how common that is and if it creates any tension with the Yankee coaching staff. I posted the reply Aaron Boone had to the tweet, something along the lines of "everyone has their own opinion", but it didn't get much traction on the board in terms of discussion. Its not a good look for the organization when the star has his own hitting coach. But whatever they're doing, its working for Judge! Can't blame Judge for trying to get better ... Others should give it a try if it works for the best player in baseball. In fact If Im the Yankees I might consider hiring him just to keep him from other teams and players |
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Post by inger on Jul 7, 2024 13:32:15 GMT -5
I'm not sure if it was discussed here or not, if it was I missed it. A couple days ago Judge's personal hitting coach was in the news. Apparently he tweeted somthing about the Yankees doing a really poor job of developing players. I didn't realize that Judge had a personal hitting coach and I wonder how common that is and if it creates any tension with the Yankee coaching staff. I posted the reply Aaron Boone had to the tweet, something along the lines of "everyone has their own opinion", but it didn't get much traction on the board in terms of discussion. Its not a good look for the organization when the star has his own hitting coach. But whatever they're doing, its working for Judge! I’m just going to assume that after that got out that Mr. Judge has asked the coach to keep his mouth shut… |
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Post by pimmersj on Jul 8, 2024 7:46:27 GMT -5
And his hitting coach is absolutely correct.
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Post by inger on Jul 8, 2024 12:54:02 GMT -5
And his hitting coach is absolutely correct. I believe the organization is going through some changes in philosophy, getting away a bit from the uppercutting, making not contact, etc.. |
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Post by inger on Jul 8, 2024 14:00:27 GMT -5
Despite Aaron Judge’s early season record breaking pace for GIDP, he had now been passed by Manny Machado who has rapped into 17.
Judge and Luis Arraez both have hit into 14 as Judge has considerably slowed his pace.
Jose Trevino is tied for 14th place with 11 in far fewer games…
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Post by inger on Jul 8, 2024 14:20:53 GMT -5
BTW: Machado leads all active players in GIDP for his career at 200…
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Jul 8, 2024 14:42:24 GMT -5
Despite Aaron Judge’s early season record breaking pace for GIDP, he had now been passed by Manny Machado who has rapped into 17. Judge and Luis Arraez both have hit into 14 as Judge has considerably slowed his pace. Jose Trevino is tied for 14th place with 11 in far fewer games… DJL has 7 GIDP in only 103 ABs. That's an even higher rate than both Trevino and Judge. |
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