Aaron Judge Smashes AL Records in April 2025

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has started the 2025 MLB season by leading the league in batting average, home runs, RBIs, and OPS, and has broken multiple American League records before May. He is the first AL player to record at least 50 hits, reach base 70 times, and amass 85 total bases before May, joining Yankees legends like Lou Gehrig and Mickey Mantle in the record books. Judge's current 3.2 WAR is double that of the next closest AL player, and projections suggest he could surpass Babe Ruth’s single-season fWAR record. Commentators and former players are comparing his dominant offensive stretch to Barry Bonds’ peak years, emphasizing Judge’s consistency and composure under pressure. The Yankees, propelled by Judge’s performance, currently lead the AL East despite roster changes. As the season progresses, anticipation is high to see if Judge will continue this pace and secure a third AL MVP award.