On August 16, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees celebrated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. This marked Judge’s second career Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the American League, making him the sixth Yankee to achieve this feat and the first since Alex Rodriguez in 2005 and 2007. Winning the award unanimously for the second time, Judge’s performance was nothing short of exceptional.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed his congratulations to Judge, acknowledging his outstanding leadership and performance on the field. Despite facing injuries that caused him to miss a significant number of games in the previous season, Judge bounced back with an impressive performance in 2024. He recorded 58 home runs, 144 RBIs, and impressive statistics including an OBP of .458, a slugging percentage of .701, and an OPS of 1.159 – all leading the majors that year. Additionally, Judge led in walks with 144 and a 10.8 WAR in the MLB.
In addition to his MVP award, Judge’s 2024 season was filled with numerous accolades including his sixth All-Star appearance, fourth Silver Slugger award, third 50-plus home run season, second Hank Aaron Award, and third all-MLB team selection. Reflecting on his achievement, Judge humbly credited his teammates and coaches for their support throughout the season, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to play for the Yankees and represent New York.
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