Shohei Ohtani Nears Record-breaking HR Pace, Earns Praise from Aaron judge

Shohei Ohtani HR record
Shohei Ohtani’s performance this season has caught the eye of the baseball world. The Angels’ two-way superstar is nearing Aaron Judge’s single-season American League home run record.

What is Aaron Judge’s HR record?
Last year, Aaron Judge set his record with his 62nd home run, beating Roger Maris’s 61-year-old record. Now, Judge is watching closely as Ohtani’s pace is bringing him even closer to the record.

Judge spoke on it with humility, “Records are meant to be broken.” “It’ll be exciting for the game if he went out there and got 63-plus. We’ll see what happens.” Judge seems to still respect Ohtani for his talent, being supportive of him.

How is Shohei Ohtani playing this season?
Shohei Ohtani has been rewriting the record books this season, with 35 home runs already under his belt, his offensive performances are breathtaking. During his seven-game hitting streak, Ohtani has proved himself to be a feared force, batting .429 with four homers and eight RBIs.

As the Los Angeles Angels faced the Yankees at Angel Stadium, Judge had a front-row view of Ohtani’s performance. Despite their rivalry, Judge was in awe of Ohtani’s skills. “It’s incredible. It’s fun to watch,” Judge admitted.

Shohei Ohtani’s Versatility
Ohtani’s dominance not only remains in the batter’s box but also on the pitcher’s mound. He has been able to throw eight innings and strike out 10 batters while hitting home runs at the same time.

“I don’t like watching it in person when he’s playing against us, doing what he’s doing,” Judge said, with a good-natured smile. “But it’s fun when you can turn on the TV and see that he’s throwing eight innings, striking out 10, and hitting two homers in a game.”

How does Judge Feel about Shohei Ohtani?
As Judge continues to recover from the injury he sustained early in the season, he remains the Yankees’ home run and RBI leader. Showcasing his power with 19 home runs and 40 RBIs in 49 games.

Nonetheless, Judge still supports Ohtani and enjoys the friendly rivalry. “I’ve still got quite a few years left in this game,” Judge expressed. “If he breaks it, that’ll give me another opportunity to go out there and try to do something special.”

As the season progresses, people are eagerly waiting for Ohtani’s next performance. Only time will tell if Ohtani can break this record. With his recent offensive pace, Shohei Ohtani’s incredible talent is on the brink of beating the record.