Aaron Judge closes in on another Babe Ruth record in historic Yankees season

The MLB regular season has proven that no team is guaranteed a spot in the postseason. In recent games, we’ve seen contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers battling fiercely to maintain their position. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are off to a strong start, with Aaron Judge leading the charge, drawing comparisons to the legendary Babe Ruth during his prime years in pinstripes.

While there’s still a long way to go in the season, the Yankees are already making a statement. After a series of powerful offensive performances, highlighted by their use of the so-called “torpedo bats”, the Bronx Bombers have made it clear they’re serious about chasing the World Series crown that narrowly eluded them last year.

Given this momentum, and the dominance Judge continues to show, it’s fair to start looking at the records he could break in 2025. The Yankees slugger has been red-hot to open the season, and his individual production is helping to power the team’s early success.

Judge has been so impressive, in fact, that he’s closing in on a milestone held by none other than Babe Ruth. Following a win over the Kansas City Royals, Judge now holds an OPS of 1.175 over his last 141 games, putting him within striking distance of the top five in Yankees franchise history for the modern era. Ruth leads the way with an OPS of 1.213, and at this pace, Judge could soon be rewriting the record books.

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the home opener at PNC Park on April 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Judge praises Bellinger’s game-winning catch

As the Yankees fought to secure a tough win over the Royals, Cody Bellinger stepped up with a clutch defensive play, securing the final out of the game. Aaron Judge had high praise for the former MVP, commending his performance and highlighting the importance of the game-saving catch.

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“There’s a reason he’s got gold on his glove,” Judge said of Bellinger. “Very few guys make that catch, especially in a big moment like that.” The catch was decisive for the team to achieve the win over a difficult team.

The win helped the Yankees stay on track in their pursuit of the top spot in the standings. With plenty of games still ahead, New York continues to build momentum early in the season.

Judge’s production over his last 141 games

Judge has been a force for the Yankees, delivering consistently at the plate. Over his last 141 games, the slugger is hitting .363 with a .495 on-base percentage and a .792 slugging percentage, along with 59 home runs and 146 RBIs—numbers that keep him at the center of every MVP conversation.