Published 11/19/2022, 9:00 AM EST
After smashing 52 home runs, if 2017 was any display of the kind of power Aaron Judge possesses, in 2022, he surpassed himself. Not only that, but in 2022, the outfielder almost chased down the batting Triple Crown, which is yet to be snatched from Miguel Cabrera since 2012. Finally, after entering the free market with many suitors, Aaron Judge was awarded the American League MVP Award after breaking Roger Maris’ American League record.
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Now, as Judge enters his free agency after a remarkable season, his suitors in the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers start filling their bags of money. Simultaneously, the reigning AL MVP arrived with his entire Yankees clan at the Gala of his All Rise Foundation.
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The entire Yankees squad pulls up at the All Rise Foundation Gala
Back in 2018, Aaron Judge founded the All Rise Foundation, whose ultimate aim was to motivate the youth of the United States of America by involving them in tasks and activities that display the sea of limitless opportunities. Correspondingly, after winning the 2022 AL MVP award, Judge hosted a gala for his foundation; and found the support of a few familiar faces.
Present at the gala was Yankees’ outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, pitcher Jameson Taillon and Michael King, baseman Anthony Rizzo, and DJ LeMahieu. Moreover, part of the same picture was ex-Yankees basemen Tyler Wade and Luke Voit, who played for the Angels and Nationals in 2022, respectively.
This is how fans reacted to the star-filled gathering at The Judge’s party:
Notably, Aaron Judge managed 28 out of the 30 first-place votes and conquered past Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez to win the AL MVP this year.
Finally, Aaron Judge wins the most important award of 2022
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After breaking Roger Maris’ record, no one expected Aaron Judge to face any competition while winning the AL MVP award. However, in the presence of Shohei Ohtani, that wasn’t realistically possible. Ohtani, after winning the AL MVP award in 2021, was in line to win another MVP after another spectacular season from both ends. He hammered 34 home runs from the plate and collected 219 strikeouts from the mound.
Sep 11, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates with left fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
But the AL MVP election turned out to be Judge dominated after he swept 28 of the 30 votes. Ohtani managed the remaining two first-place votes.
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Who deserved the award more – Ohtani or Judge? What do you think?