Aaron Judge

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New York Yankees · Outfielder

Age 346' 7" · 282 lbsBats Right

#2 Preseason#27 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

At 34 years old, Judge remains one of baseball's most elite offensive engines despite showing some age-related decline in his early-season numbers. After winning his third MVP award in 2025 with a stellar .331 average, 53 home runs, and 114 RBIs, his 2026 start has been noticeably slower, sitting at .248 with just 17 home runs through early play. The power is still present—he's averaging roughly 40+ homers annually over the past several seasons—but the batting average dip and reduced run production suggest he may be entering a period of regression from his elite two-year stretch. Fantasy managers should temper expectations for MVP-caliber production while banking on his floor as a 40-home run threat and reliable run producer, though injury management and rest days could become more frequent considerations at this stage of his career.

News Updates

Judge activated after 3 months on IL
Aaron Judge returned to the Yankees lineup after spending three months on the injured list, making his first appearance since late May. The captain took live batting practice at Yankee Stadium in what should be a significant boost to New York's playoff push down the stretch.
Sep 8, 2026
Aaron Judge Progressing in Rehab, Takes BP Swings
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was spotted taking batting practice at Petco Park before Friday's game against San Diego, indicating continued progress in his recovery from his summer injury. Judge's ability to swing the bat and hit line drives around the outfield suggests he is checking off boxes toward a potential return to action. The Yankees remain hopeful that their star will be available to help during the playoff push.
Sep 5, 2026
Judge targeting return next homestand
Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that team captain Aaron Judge could potentially return to the lineup during the upcoming homestand after the team's West Coast trip. Judge has been sidelined but is progressing through his recovery timeline. This represents a significant milestone in his rehab process as the Yankees push toward the postseason.
Sep 1, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	New York Yankees	27	95	84	.179	4	10	10	0	42	.263	.345	.608
2017	New York Yankees	155	678	542	.284	52	114	128	9	208	.422	.627	1.049
2018	New York Yankees	112	498	413	.278	27	67	77	6	152	.392	.528	.920
2019	New York Yankees	102	447	378	.272	27	55	75	3	141	.381	.540	.921
2020	New York Yankees	28	114	101	.257	9	22	23	0	32	.336	.554	.890
2021	New York Yankees	148	633	550	.287	39	98	89	6	158	.373	.544	.917
2022	New York Yankees	157	696	570	.311	62	131	133	16	175	.425	.686	1.111
2023	New York Yankees	106	458	367	.267	37	75	79	3	130	.406	.613	1.019
2024	New York Yankees	158	704	559	.322	58	144	122	10	171	.458	.701	1.159
2025	New York Yankees	152	679	541	.331	53	114	137	12	160	.457	.688	1.145
2026	New York Yankees	61	266	219	.247	17	38	44	5	75	.371	.525	.896
Career	Totals	1206	5268	4324	.291	385	868	917	70	1444	.411	.611	1.022

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2014	2 teams▼	131	563	467	.308	17	78	80	1	131	.419	.486	.905
2015	2 teams▼	124	540	478	.255	20	72	63	7	144	.330	.448	.778
2016	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders	93	410	352	.270	19	65	62	5	98	.366	.489	.855
2019	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders	5	19	16	.125	1	2	2	0	7	.263	.313	.576
Career	Totals	353	1532	1313	.276	57	217	207	13	380	.371	.471	.842

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg94.1 mph

Max EV116.2 mph

Launch Angle14.8°

Barrel %21.5%

K %28.0%

Hard Hit %57.6%

Sprint Speed26.7 ft/s

Bat Speed76.1 mph

Whiff %32.2%

Chase %25.5%

xBA0.267

xSLG0.593

xwOBA0.411

GB%38.2%

FB%32.6%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2016

New York Yankees

.179

.263

.345

.608

2017

New York Yankees

155

678

542

.284

114

128

208

.422

.627

1.049

2018

New York Yankees

112

498

413

.278

152

.392

.528

.920

2019

New York Yankees

102

447

378

.272

141

.381

.540

.921

2020

New York Yankees

114

101

.257

.336

.554

.890

2021

New York Yankees

148

633

550

.287

158

.373

.544

.917

2022

New York Yankees

157

696

570

.311

131

133

175

.425

.686

1.111

2023

New York Yankees

106

458

367

.267

130

.406

.613

1.019

2024

New York Yankees

158

704

559

.322

144

122

171

.458

.701

1.159

2025

New York Yankees

152

679

541

.331

114

137

160

.457

.688

1.145

2026

New York Yankees

266

219

.247

.371

.525

.896

Career

Totals

1206

5268

4324

.291

385

868

917

1444

.411

.611

1.022

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2014

2 teams▼

131

563

467

.308

131

.419

.486

.905

2015

2 teams▼

124

540

478

.255

144

.330

.448

.778

2016

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

410

352

.270

.366

.489

.855

2019

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

.125

.263

.313

.576

Career

Totals

353

1532

1313

.276

217

207

380

.371

.471

.842