The New York Yankees’ 2025 postseason run came to a crushing end after a four-game loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series. Yet even in defeat, Aaron Judge reminded everyone why he’s the heart of the Bronx.
While the Yankees’ early exit stings, there was at least one silver lining: Judge’s historic performance at the plate. The Yankees’ captain didn’t just show up — he made history.
According to OptaSTATS, Judge and Babe Ruth are now the only two players in Major League Baseball history to record a .600 batting average or better with multiple hits in every game of a postseason series (minimum four games).
“Aaron Judge is the second player in MLB history to bat .600 or better in a postseason series while having multiple hits in every game (min. 4 games). The other was Babe Ruth in the 1928 World Series,” OptaSTATS wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
That rare company speaks volumes. To deliver that kind of production in October — when opposing teams are throwing their best arms every night — cements Judge’s reputation as one of the game’s premier postseason hitters.
A Leader Who Still Wants More
Despite his personal brilliance, Judge’s focus after Game 4 wasn’t on his stats. Instead, it was on the sting of another missed opportunity.
“I want to get back out there right now,” Judge told SNY Yankees after the loss. “Wish Spring Training was in a couple weeks.”
Judge’s frustration mirrors the sentiment throughout the clubhouse. The Yankees had entered the postseason with championship expectations — determined to return to the World Series after falling short a year earlier. But instead, they were sent home early once again.
What Went Wrong
When asked what held the Yankees back, Judge was blunt.
“I think once again it comes down to the little things — making the little plays, coming up with the big hit,” he said. “For us, we’ve got to clean a couple things up, and we’ll be right back here.”
He also reflected on the human side of the loss — the shared disappointment among teammates who may have played their final game in pinstripes.
“I liked our chances all year; it was a special group,” Judge continued. “Just sucks for the guys that might be their last time wearing pinstripes and not getting a chance to have a long run with them and end in a championship. Especially with the fans all year… disappointed we let all those guys down.”
Looking Ahead
Judge’s words carry both accountability and optimism. Even after another early postseason exit, the Yankees’ captain made clear that the team’s hunger remains. His combination of historic production and leadership continues to define this era of Yankees baseball — one still searching for the championship that has eluded them since 2009.
