The Yankees, after the ignominy of a nine-match losing streak a couple of weeks agon, have won three out of three against the Astros, and the New York team have climbed to 68-69. They may even enjoy a winning season, after a spell that was all doom and gloom.
The Yankies spanked the Houston team 6-1 and the turn around could save some jobs in the post season analysis boardroom meetings.
Aaron Judge has been with the organization his whole career, spanning his eighth season, and is well-placed to well, judge, the skillset of the younger players making their mark, comparing them to be better than the “Baby Bombers”.
Judge was part of the “Core Four” including Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Greg Bird, alongside Derek Jeter were poised to take the Yankees to World Series glory, for the first time since 2009 when they beat the Phillies.
The five-time All-Stars outfielder has hit 251 home runs and boasts a batting average of .282.
The former Fresno State Bulldogs player was the 32 second overall pick in 2013 and was the first MLB rookie to win Home Run Derby in 2017, breaking Mark McGwire and Joe di Maggio’s record, hitting 52 homers that season.
The Astros are 77-61 and will rue their third successive loss, as they had a chance to top a highly competitive AL West Conference.
Anthoiny Volpe is a prime example of a youngster shining in a wretched year. After making his debut in March 2023. Last week he became the first rookie at the franchise to notch a 20-20 season. Other young stars that have been compared as better than the “Baby Bombers” are Everson Pereira and Oswald Pereza.
“It’s impressive to see that out of guys that young in a tough environment, a loud environment. We’re out there playing some ball, so it’s pretty cool to seen,” Judge said.
“They had traffic out there all game long, early in the game and late in the game.
“It was impressive to see from such a young group that has a couple of games in the big league,” he added.
The future is bright over in the Bronx, at Yankee Stadium and next season could be their breakout year.
