Aaron Judge Plans on Adding a New Skill This Season

The three-time MVP said ‘some good things are going to happen’ if he’s able to fully utilize this new skill in the 2026 MLB season.
Aaron Judge Plans on Adding a New Skill This Season
Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees is caught in a rundown between third base and home plate against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning in game three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City on Oct. 7, 2025. Al Bello/Getty Images
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New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has won three of the last four AL MVP awards, holds the all-time American League single-season record (62) for home runs, and leads all MLB players in wins above replacement (37.3) over the last four seasons. However, Judge is not content with the production he’s provided the Yankees, as he believes he could do more in the 2026 MLB season.

It would be hard for Judge to supply any more potency with his bat than what he already brings to the table. So, the Yankees captain plans on emphasizing a different tool, with that being his legs. Judge was asked by the media if there was anything he specifically worked on during the offseason when he arrived at Spring Training, and he said baserunning will be one of his priorities this year.

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