It wasn’t something you’d hear about on a TV broadcast, but earlier this season, Aaron Judge passed Yogi Berra to move into sixth on the Yankees’ all-time WAR leaderboard. WAR, or wins above replacement, is a stat that aims to capture a player’s total value in a single number, and the only names left for Judge to chase on the list are the ones in the innermost circle of Monument Park: Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, and Jeter.

A decade into his career, Judge has muscled his way into this elite group. He’s the favorite to win his third MVP in four years after belting 53 home runs and leading the majors in batting by 20 points. He’s eclipsed 50 home runs four times, including an American League–record 62 in 2022. Among players who debuted after 1940, only Barry Bonds has a higher career

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