“It’s Pujols Country”- Fans React as $360 Million Aaron Judge Is Not the Most Searched Player in the MLB

Aaron Judge is one of the hottest topics in the MLB right now. From winning the AL MVP to signing a contract with the Yankees, a lot has happened to Judge in 2022. This has only been amplified by the fact that the New York Yankees are reportedly making him the next team captain.

Given his massive contract and record-breaking season, one would speculate Judge to be the most searched player in the league in 2022. However, that is not the case. There is one baseball legend who was searched more than Aaron Judge and his name is not a surprising one.

Albert Pujols was searched more than Aaron Judge this year:

According to a report by Talkin’ Baseball, Albert Pujols was the most searched person on the baseball reference website. Pujols’ page was the most viewed page in 25 states in America. Judge, on the other hand, had the most viewed page in 16 states finishing second. The tweet said “The most viewed Baseball Reference page in each state throughout 2022”.

Notably, just like Judge, Pujols also had a record-breaking season with the Cardinals. He went on to smash over 20 homers in his last playing year. And while doing so, The Machine also became the only 4th player to hit over 700 home runs.

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And given this fact, the fans were also not surprised by the result. Some even wondered why more states didn’t have him as their top search.

It will be interesting to see who tops the searches in 2023 and in how many states. Judge will be a frontrunner, considering the fact that he is reportedly going to be named the Yankees captain.

What is Judge’s new contract with the Yankees worth?

Aaron Judge signed a 9-year $360 million contract to remain with the Yankees. And is going to make $40 million in average annual value. The contract is a massive investment in the outfielder to be with the Yankees for the rest of his career. Judge will turn 31 shortly after the beginning of the 2023 MLB season. And will be 40 by the time his current contract finishes.

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It seems likely that he will spend the rest of his time in the big leagues with the Yanks.

What do you think about Pujols being more searched than Judge? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.