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Aaron Judge not only represents the offensive power of the Yankees, but also the challenge of upholding a tradition that does not forgive gaps in the record. His leadership on the field is unquestionable, but in New York, where lineage is measured in championships, he is still looked upon with a mixture of admiration and expectation. Despite the accolades, there is a missing piece that would put him in the same conversation as the club’s immortals.
Judge has proven to be a dominant hitter and a key figure for the team, but his story still has a page to be written. He wears the captain’s armband, accumulates achievements, and yet there is a persistent echo among fans, media and experts: Can he be considered a legendary Yankee if he does not lift the championship trophy?
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The 2025 season shows him at his most imposing: a .427 batting average, .521 on-base percentage and 1.282 OPS, a blistering pace that puts him at the top of the league’s offensive charts. But amid this explosion of talent came a reflection that ignited debate. Former NFL player Tiki Barber said clearly in a radio interview: “For Judge to be an elite Yankee, he has to keep doing what he’s doing. Maybe one more MVP, but more importantly, he has to win a championship.”
That phrase encapsulates the dilemma: Judge has done everything expected of a superstar, except the essential in New York. The demand on the Yankees is not just to be the best player on the team; it’s to lead them to the title. Until that happens, there will be an invisible barrier between him and the names that defined generations.
MVP or champion
In parallel to that debate, another powerful narrative is developing: the battle for the Most Valuable Player. Judge and Shohei Ohtani are once again vying for that title, as the faces of the American and National Leagues. Although Ohtani has had a somewhat quieter start, he remains a global figure. Judge, on the other hand, is clearly leading in most offensive metrics.
But in New York, even a third MVP could fall short if it is not accompanied by the most coveted trophy. The MLB environment itself recognizes this: there is respect for performance, but a greater expectation for the outcome. The team’s history is written by those who knew how to shine in October, not just in April.
Aaron Judge is in the midst of a campaign that could cement his status as one of the most dominant players of his era. But the verdict on his legacy is still open. At the Yankees, legend is not born from talent, but from impact. Judge has the tools, the commitment and the moment. Now, he needs to close the story like the greats do: by winning a World Series.
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