Aaron Judge has played alongside all kinds of teammates during his time in the Bronx, but some cases stand out—especially those who once showed flashes of becoming stars. That was the case with a New York Yankees pitcher who threw a perfect game in 2023, only to fall into a winless stretch ever since.

It was during the 2023 season that the Yankees witnessed the 24th perfect game in MLB history—and just the fourth in franchise history. The 11-0 win over the Oakland Athletics came without Judge in the lineup, as he was sidelined with a toe injury and only played two games that month.

But even without Judge present, the glory of that night belonged to a pitcher who had already spent six seasons in pinstripes. His journey included missing part of the 2019 postseason and a 63-game suspension

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