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Aaron Judge outslugs Bryce Harper with fewer plate appearances in career

News RoomBy News RoomJuly 6, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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The present isn’t the best for the New York Yankees. Consecutive losses, players in cold streaks, and drama surrounding the clubhouse, nothing new in the Big Apple for the most prestigious franchise in the big leagues. Although, there is some positive stuff that is worthy to be mentioned: as it has become a certainty in the last seasons, even if the Yankees are doing bad, good, very good, or extremely good, their superstar outfielder Aaron Judge is playing like the frontrunner to the AL MVP he is.

The American continues to assert his dominance in the sport, surpassing Bryce Harper in home runs with 346 career round-trippers in significantly fewer plate appearances. As the two sluggers remain locked in a powerful slugging battle, Judge’s efficiency and impact stand out, fueling buzz among fans, analysts, and fantasy baseball enthusiasts alike.

Judge’s power versus Harper’s

Looking at the stats, Judge reached 346 career homers in 633 fewer games than Harper, underscoring his sheer productivity at the plate. While the Phillies’ player maintains strong RBI numbers, though still trails with 223 fewer, it’s Judge’s elite metrics that grab attention. His career .616 slugging percentage, compared to Harper’s .519, and a 178 OPS far beyond Harper’s 142, reflect a more potent long-ball threat.

The Yankees’ outfielder’s batting average and on-base percentage are also higher than the first baseman’s. Judge’s combination of power and contact puts him ahead in every major stat comparing the two careers up to the same period where the Yankees’ player stands today.

Veredicts of the Judge vs Harper rivalry

In an era where each plate appearance is valuable, Judge’s ability to deliver more runs per opportunity boosts his value tremendously. Reaching identical home run totals in fewer chances magnifies his threat, appealing hugely to teams, fans, and fantasy leagues. Despite Harper’s raw talent and accolades, Judge’s elite rate stats make him a more appealing modern slugger.

The New York Yankees benefit from Judge’s consistent output. Every time he steps to bat, the potential for a game.changing hit is real. He practically maintains the team in top competition even when they enter a losing streak. Fantasy managers clearly favor Judge’s reliablity and upside, offering better results for your draft-bucks and lineup slots. Both continue to be two of MLB’s most feared hitters. Whether someone prioritizes peak perfromance or cumulative volume, Judge is emerging as the superior slugger.

Judge vs Harper, stats this season

  • Home Runs: 32 vs 9
  • RBI’s: 71 vs 34
  • Hits: 118 vs 58
  • Batting Average: .365 vs .260
  • OPS: 1.214 vs .812

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