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Aaron Judge’s Record-Breaking Start Redefines MLB Standards

The Yankees star concludes April with unprecedented offensive dominance, leading the majors and setting multiple all-time American League milestones.

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Overview

  • Aaron Judge finished April 2025 leading MLB with a .427 batting average, 10 home runs, a .521 on-base percentage, and a 1.282 OPS.
  • He became the first AL player to record 50 hits, reach base 70 times, and amass 85 total bases before May in MLB history.
  • Judge’s career-low 20% strikeout rate and career-high 68.1% zone-swing rate highlight his refined approach at the plate this season.
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone likened Judge’s consistency to an elite NBA three-point shooter, emphasizing his exceptional impact.
  • As the early AL MVP frontrunner, Judge’s performance has powered the Yankees to the top of the AL East standings, despite key injuries on the roster.