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Multiple stars have contributed to its popularity of MLB historical legacy. And in the current generation, Aaron Judge is adding more to it with his accolades on the baseball field. All this includes his awards and records since his debut, including the latest one of  62 home runs. It has made him a consistent performer in the league, which was visible in his 2023 season records before he got injured. But a viral sarcastic social media post has brought attention to a shocking side of his career.

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Every athlete has a few strongholds and weaknesses. Judge is also on the list, with Toronto Blue Jays being his favorite rivals. But according to the latest tweet, Judge has his weakness in one of the American League arch-rivals. Fans only know him as a complete player. And the claim has forced them to rethink of that.

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Judge’s Stats Adds to His Struggles Against the Houston Astros

Aaron Judge has been a star in the eyes of fans. The same was the reason behind his name being on the fans’ list of the AL players for the All-Star game. It all has happened because of his dominating performances over the last few seasons. It has added to the perception of his incivility against any team. But things have changed.

The 2022 MVP played his third series since his return from the injury. His performances were not up to the mark. Everyone thought it was because of the injury. But his poor record against the Houston Astros has opened another chapter to his struggles.

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It started after Talkin’ Yanks shared a tweet on his performance that read, “Aaron Judge went 0-for-12 with six strikeouts and three walks in this four-game series against the Astros.” Replying to which a fan shared a piece of interesting information. Even though his claims were factually incorrect, they indicated the hidden side of which the world was unaware till now.

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But according to statmuse.com, the situation is far worse. Judge is averaging 0.182 in 37 games versus the Astros. It was shocking for fans because of the success Judge has had on the field.

Fan’s React to the Shocking Side of the Flawlessness of Aaron Judge

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The entire episode left the fans discussing the Judge’s struggle against the Astros. While they could not believe it, they were equally eager to know about the claim’s validity.

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The following tweets captured the essence of the conversation.

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Few fans rejected the entire claim and called the stats bogus.

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Fans have not liked the information regarding Judge struggling against the Astros. But the stats say otherwise. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.

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Read More:- “Be Better Than That” – Instead of Owning Up, Aaron Boone Erupts After Costly Aaron Judge Decision Changes Course of Game

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Saurabh Saini is a writer and content analyst at EssentiallySports. Prior to joining ES, Saurabh had worked for SportsKeeda and had written around 800 articles spanning the MLB, NFL, and NHL. Now, his daily rhythm revolves around the insights from MLB events ranging from the World Series to Free Agency, as he plays the roles of a fan, a writer, and a reader altogether. Beginning his day early, by thoroughly examining the events from the previous day and extending his focus to current occurrences and future plans, Saurabh dedicates time each day to deliver valuable insights to the readers. While on his days off from work, his affection for poetry takes center stage.

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