Aaron Judge is the BEST NY Athlete I've EVER SEEN!

[@NattyKoolj]

Judge is phenomenal. LT revolutionized the game

[@njambassador4422]

Not allowing you to swing the bat is pretty revolutionizing.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

This comparison is akin to soccer - Pele revolutionized the game and was the MVP in a World Cup as a 17 Year-old - incredible...!! & Maradonna was the most amazingly skilled and literally unstoppable. Also, hoops - who do you like better Jordan (multiple Titles) or LeBron (Multiple Titles w/ 3 Different Teams) - and does it matter...?? We are talking about players WAY beyond any of their All-Star peers and Top GOAT - Same with LT and Judge - Both are SO GREAT, it is almost an insult to try to rank either of them as "better"

[@njambassador4422]

@@stanfromwestport2024 Pretty well said. (Except LeBron is no Jordan...not many have that get-it-done instinct.)

[@stanfromwestport2024]

@@njambassador4422 My favorite player of all-time was Magic because he DID revolutionize basketball - now big men do it all, like Giannis

[@njambassador4422]

@@stanfromwestport2024 Good point.

[@JYoung007]

Uh, Mariano Rivera... The only man who has the 100% in the HOF. Did we forget about the best closer in baseball? Yankees has been spoiled knowing that when Mo comes in the game it's almost 100% that you going to win that game.

[@Tony.1974]

I agree his postseason era was .70 speaks for itself

[@joedebarbieri]

Mantle is one of a few players (non Steroid) that hit 50 homers in a season...had a 700 slugging pct one season...had a 500 on base season...

[@Bensonhurstbabyboomer]

I love baseball more than any other sports. I also believe hitting a ball going 95-100 miles per hour with movement is the hardest thing to do in sports not that baseball players are the best athletes but the one talent of hand eye coordination is incredible! I am an avid Yankee fan WHO LOVES Judge. I hard to wrap my head around someone being better than LT.

[@Eddie_Z]

I love Judge DIEHARD Yankees fan here but the disrespect of LT is crazyyyyy .... 🏆 🏆 X Super Bowl Champ and Changed the Game

[@reptilelicks9796]

LT is definitely the best NY athlete of all time but no shame in being #2 or #3 which is what Judge is.

[@Thurmanatr16]

LT, maybe you’ve heard of him?

[@jawnuser2nice]

Maybe he hasn't seen him

[@charlesburge3074]

Okay cleanest he was a crackhead

[@johnmac333]

Yeah heard he was a drug taking rapist who didn't hit , catch or throw a ball ,

[@shanaeebanks2894]

L.T is the best

[@johnmac333]

What - a degenerate tackler ?! No hand eye needed !

[@bradythagoatt]

judges '22 was definitely better than '85 mattingly

[@MasculineWhite]

No it’s not. Other than the HR’s and mattingly had no protection. Also played the field better.

[@alnuedling1519]

@@MasculineWhite WAR: Judge(10.5) > Mattingly(6.5) HR: Judge(62) > Mattingly(35) RBI: Mattingly(145) > Judge(131) BA: Mattingly(.324) > Judge(.311) OBP: Judge(.425) > Mattingly(.371) SLG: Judge(.686) > Mattingly(.567) OPS: Judge(1.111) > Mattingly(.939) OPS+: Judge(210) > Mattingly(156) It’s not remotely close tbh. Judge as of rn has better number and he still has 40+ games to play lol

[@paulquarty2456]

Lawrence Taylor is the best I’ve seen

[@MrMytube60]

Facts! Seaver, Mattingly, Reggie, to name a few and they all WON Championships, which Judge has yet to do! Pump the brakes, BT! Except Mattingly. How about Yogi?

[@bradythagoatt]

@@MrMytube60 hes talking about his skill not chips, this isnt bball where you can win chips with 2 or 3 guys.... Judge is way better than Mattingly, yogi and reggie lol

[@MoMoMyPup10]

LT didn't play offense, and Reggie is laughable in this conversation

[@paulquarty2456]

@@MoMoMyPup10 so what?? LT is in my opinion the best NY athlete I’ve seen. He’s already known as the best defensive player in NFL history.

[@MrMytube60]

@@MoMoMyPup10 How many times a game does Judge make a play in the outfield or at bat? Saying Reggie is laughable, belies your age!

[@Joe-ei5pp]

LT, Mariano,Jeter, A Rod…. All won chips though

[@hens13]

They were on the right teams

[@freedomring3022]

Ever?!?!! you are nuts. lawrence taylor comes quickly to mind ... he changed the game forever

[@joes7972]

They said *that I’ve ever seen* when it came or Judge.

[@freedomring3022]

@@joes7972 so they've never seen LT play?

[@jw7665]

@@joes7972They were already older and into sports when he was dominating. LT is the best NY athlete and he did it while high out of his mind.

[@charlesburge3074]

Okay only ones who weren't crackheads

[@johnmac333]

Didn't catch a ball , or hit a ball , or throw a ball , so athlete" ?

[@BestofWhatsAround83]

A bit hyperbolic, but what else would you expect......true greatness is defined as creating post-season memories that fans are thinking about for decades....Judge is lacking in that category.

[@charlesburge3074]

I guess Ted Williams sucked if that's your bar

[@JayzBeerz]

Agree but Let's Go Mets!

[@chrisweidner4768]

“He looks like a video game.” Apt description. Indeed. Lawrence Taylor must be in the conversation. Before his tragic run in with the outfield sprinkler head. Mickey Mantle was on an amazing pace. Once in a lifetime stuff? Look at what Albert Belle did. Only player in the history of the game with 59 or more doubles and home runs in one season. This is the most impressive achievement single season achievement foe me.

[@noiisserpmii]

For me being born in ‘95 & only seriously following sports from lets say latter 00s- present. To me its Judge & Lundqvist. You got Brunson & Igor in this town as well. For the 21st century id say its those 4 being upper eceleon talent.

[@Marv947]

LT the greatest ever.

[@peterchristopherbanlon]

Aaron Judge deserves to be in the conversation when we talk about the greatest athletes to ever play in New York sports. He's a monster like Lawrence Taylor was. Cheers!

[@michaeldepinto3562]

Guess he never seen LT play

[@Floww23]

lol maybe in New Jersey

[@popsmoke99]

Judge is so smooth in every aspect....SMOOTH ~ everything he does. Classier than LT ever was...

[@MrMytube60]

LT changed the game! He put fear in opposing Qbs! Judge gets walked.... Win a chip, then, we will talk!

[@TheCrewsdirector]

1 minute in from "greatest I've ever seen" yeah Lawrence Taylor. These guys a clowns😂

[@wallonyc3007]

Seaver , Gooden, Strahan( Sack Record) & Mo All W.S. winners. Judge will be more compared to Trout. And Brandon rather have a save then a HR cause that wins the game. Can not compare a W.S hero then to someone who has not been there

[@geeem666]

Greatest athlete maybe, but we need to see the champion… of yeah that’s right not gonna happen with cash and Boone at helm. I just hope he can keep this up realistically until he’s 40. He will need it. We don’t want to see a Mike Trout situation happen.

[@YellowjacketGTO]

Mike Bossy giggled.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

Bossy has to be considered for sure

[@YellowjacketGTO]

@@stanfromwestport2024 The Rangers had two shots at Bossy in the draft. They said he was two small and too slow. 9 years in a row with 50 goals or more. Only a bad back stopped him. RIP Mr Bossy.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

@@YellowjacketGTO Bossy was amazing for sure...LOL re his draft assessments....Thanks for that...Reminds me of Brady & Montana...Even Mookie Betts was like 172nd pick in his draft year (5th Round) - Interestingly , Betts was Tennessee HS Bowler of the Year...LOL Obviously great hand-eye coordination - I wonder whether scouts knew his bowling prowess...??

[@YellowjacketGTO]

@@stanfromwestport2024 Brady was missed by everyone. NE had no idea at all. He was gonna carry a clip board for a few years. Bledsoe was the man! It shows you never know. Betts has amazing fast hands and bat speed. Six gold gloves to date. Bossy sort of was a ghost, he was gone then in the slot and had a great shot.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

@@YellowjacketGTO For sure...Another hockey player overlooked is Crosby for his career achievements, although he WAS the phenom in his draft class...And he is still not done and will get 600 goals +

[@robbiegarnz7732]

It’s quite a stretch to compare athletes who play different sports and decide who is the best athlete. Maybe the best baseball player, but at the same time Jeter had 3000 plus hits and won five rings. Hopefully Judge will help us end the draught.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

That is actually a VERY reasonable position for the simple fact that naming a better NY athlete than Judge is difficult, if not impossible...and I am a Red Sox fan - but envious and in AWE of Mr Judge, who I think is ALREADY Top 10 GOAT List in MLB History & probably finishes his career in Top 5 GOAT in MLB History territory

[@MrMytube60]

You never saw LT play!

[@stanfromwestport2024]

@@MrMytube60 Saw LT many times my friend live and on TV...LT was the greatest LB of all-time without question...But, I think Judge is a superior athlete which is what the question is

[@DaGamerSquad113]

Hot take time!

[@CHARLESJOHNSON-gv7zy]

LAWRENCE TAYLOR#56 .. GREATEST NEW YORK ATHLETE I'VE EVER SEEN .. THEN PATRICK EWING ..

[@jayayala4920]

@@CHARLESJOHNSON-gv7zy shhhh LT yeh but Ewing was not even the best big when he was playing let alone best player like judge is

[@benjaminyosfan7756]

Hard to say "best ever" because they all play in different eras...so stop the lovefest. Every NYY fan and New Yorker is thinking the same thing...until he leads the Yankees to the promised land, he's always be a great player on a moderately good team! To project what's going to happen is unfair to what he's already accomplished and in the manner he does it. Class act, good dude, outstanding return on investing in him for the duration!

[@masterdeeable1]

Best I ‘ve ever seen in my 62 years was Mays, Clemente, Bonds. Let Judge finish his career than we will know who is in the goat list. L

[@michaelangst6078]

Judge is better than a non roided up Bonds old man

[@masterdeeable1]

@@michaelangst6078 the one problem, you ever heard of innocent until proven guilty. Besides, are you calling Judge’s career is over? Let the man play and finish his career. And he will never be better than Mays or Clemente off or on the field.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

All Three in my Top 10 GOAT List - Ruth, Bonds, Mays, Josh Gibson, Judge, Aaron, A-Rod, Griffey, Jr, Clemente, Mantle

[@masterdeeable1]

@@stanfromwestport2024 I like all except Judge. Why? Because that’s like Elvis or MJ recording One Album and being the GOAT. It Is not correct. Again he is 32 yrs old and anything can happen like injuries. Let’s continue to enjoy him. It’s premature to put him in the goat category right now.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

@@masterdeeable1 I respect your point regarding doing it until the end of his career. It is a valid point. But, what we are seeing from him, and what we have seen these past few seasons, is amazing - and that is coming from a Red Sox fan

[@bradythagoatt]

to put ewing and judge in the same sentence is just dumb

[@victorjrortiz94]

he needs to win a championship and be the reason that they do to be the greatest

[@bradythagoatt]

judge is the best baseball player in NY since Mickey Mantle bottom line

[@josephmalvasio6427]

Willie Mays

[@Jeremy-The-Bullfrog]

Does the best player ever strike out against Jake Diekman?? JK. Judge is definitely the best hitter in the MLB right now.

[@stanfromwestport2024]

YES, of course the GOATs have....The Greatest All-Time HOFers struck out many times vs mediocre pitchers of their time. HOF hitters are only successful 30 - 35% of the time and have career Ks totaling in the multiple hundred, if not thousands...That's baseball...!! For instance, Babe Ruth was/is the GOAT in MLB history, since overall no one can compare to him statistically as a hitter...Yet, in his 8,399 at-bats he whiffed 1,330 times - many of which were versus mediocre pitchers

[@GeorgeYoung-co3rr]

Imagine if he never missed all those games! He had 4 years that he missed more then50 games

[@stevie_franchize]

He might have hit close to, if not, over 400 HRs by now

[@stanfromwestport2024]

We can "do the math" - In 955 career games Judge has 300 HRs, or .314 HRs/per game. So, if he missed 200 games, he would have likely had 62 - 63 more HRs, or 362/363 total right now

[@snerdterguson]

Judge had a statistically and objectively top 25 all time season as a hitter and is topping it this year. I think all that's left is getting to the ten years of service time and he's HOF. Even if he somehow didn't get elected by the writers, his peers in the sport would put him in on committee because they all know they're watching the best hitter the games seen in quite some time. Hall Credentials. Has already destroyed the Black Ink Test 62 HR for AL record ROY MVP x 2 10th all time in OPS 11th all time in Slugging 2nd all time in AB/HR Exceeds average HOF 7 year peak WAR, WAR/162 and JAWS 3 x 50 HR seasons Greatest 50 game stretch for any right handed hitter ever No controversy Universally respected as a player and leader Liked by the media and his peers (not qualifications for last two but they do impact who gets in) Fastest ever to 300 HR by ABs and Games When you keep seeing a player who is on lists that include him, Ruth, Gehrig and Williams... And that's it... You're watching a HOF player.

[@donaroo]

John Starks

[@andrewcolin4729]

Judge needs to get to 500 dingers. Hasnt done it long enough

[@Theoriginialdonguillory]

LT. Judge. Doc Gooden.

[@jpcoqueran]

LT? helloooooo

[@Comedy.tunes.battier]

Same guys who were freaking out of how bad he was earlier in year

[@John_TalksGiants]

LT.

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

I think judge is on par with mo Rivera. But both probably better than anyone on isles dynasty

[@mikerotonda6264]

Ahead of MOE?? i don't know about that right now. Maybe in a few years but come on, Moe won 5 WSC

[@snerdterguson]

Judge is the best hitter I've seen in NY. And might be the best athlete in many respects. But if your argument is that nobody ever did their job better in NY, may I introduce you to Mariano Rivera?

[@Stacey_-bf2mb]

Lundqvist is the best athlete, especially if the metric is doing his job as best he can

[@joes7972]

The one thing Judge has to do to be put uo there at #1 is do this CONSISTENTLY. I mean it’s only been 3-4 years for him staying healthy enough to do this. Ya gotta show me 6-7 years of being dominant.

[@MrMytube60]

And he needs to win a WS!

[@doughboy2450]

They was talking crazy about Judge in April lmao 🤣 🤣🤣 their takes don't age well. But Judge is always great when he is healthy.

[@luisfernandorobledo5040]

Judge is incredible, hopefully he can win at least one a championship, to have his number retired.

[@PGO_Gaming]

Lawrence Taylor. Not even close.

[@werst9]

How we defining NY cause we had Gretsky and Messier.

[@robertlavorna2968]

messier yes, W0N 2 CUPS WITH0UT GRETZKY, DID EVERYTHING, THERES MUCH M0RE T0 H0CKEY THEN JUST SC0RING

[@TomboKaiOfficial]

Greatness will not generate clicks? Confused 😕

[@SamRice-j2l]

Walker Daniel Gonzalez Jessica Young Timothy

[@bradythagoatt]

since 1995 its either him or mo

[@njambassador4422]

And they won't pitch to him....These other sports they cant really stop you from doing what you do.

[@MrMytube60]

Ask Buddy Ryan about LT! Lol

[@njambassador4422]

@@MrMytube60 lol Yes. LT was fierce out there. No one better. But you cant take a play from a defensive player like you can take the bat out of ones hands 4-5 times a game.

[@NC2871926]

How does Sal have a job in serious sports media?? To say Judges 300 HR doesn't mean as much because guys did it back in the steroid era... what on earth is he talking about?? It means MORE that Judge does it clean.

[@AndrewLijoi-lm7fz]

Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig,... Judge couldn't shine their shoes..Judge couldn't shine the shoes of half the 98 Yankee team either.. this is all just scratching the surface

[@MasculineWhite]

Listen the 98 Yankees were in my hay day and I’m not time nostalgic for them, but your statement is absurd man. But I think there are intangibles that count for a lot more than these clowns are saying … Jeter is the most clutch athlete other than maybe Jordan in US sports history.

[@jerseycarlsen1847]

Mickey mantle???

[@macanoodough]

He may be the best NY Athlete, but he's not yet the best Yankee. World Series Rings are the only thing that makes a great Yankee. What you do in the regular season is a testament to what you're supposed to do in the post season, and clutch hitting makes a champion. So far, and I believe through a lack of leadership to mentor him properly, his bat goes dry when it counts the most. If Girardi never got fired he'd have rings by now. That sucks for Judge, but he has to turn that corner somehow on his own to become the best Yankee.

[@kwameagyemang6216]

Degrom was wayyyy better

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Ok now I had 2 minutes to think yeah. No way judge is on marianos level. Because Mariano is what u neednto win world series. U don't needna cleanup hitter whose gona get walked all the time in big playoff games. Judge would have to win 2 signs as key playoff guy to even be in tje conversation

[@muzz1290]

These guys are delusional. Gratest athlethe? How many championships has he led his team to? Jeter had 5 rings. LT led his team to 2 super bowls. I love Judge, but greatest of all time? now way

[@webnovice2012]

Jeter is overrated though… barely a HOF if you ask me.

[@CR-xu2mw]

You took the words out of my mouth. they make these ridiculous proclamations just for publicity

[@virgilbradford5714]

I love judge best player in baseball ohtani fans can deal with it it's not close. But come on LT literally changed his sport!! Arguably the best player to EVER play football

[@muzz1290]

@@webnovice2012 5 Worls Series, led his team for many years, no steriods, and first and only Yankee to have more than 3,000 hits. How is that overrated?

[@themiseducationofjaymercad479]

​@@webnovice2012barely a HOF? How so? That's an absurd take. That's a ludicrous claim. Over 3,000 hits, 5 championships, a WS MVP same year he won AS game MVP. Most hits in postseason history. A career average of .310 with 8 seasons of 200+ hits. One of the clutches pure hitters there was in the 90s-2000s. Sure, he didn't have the same defensive talents as other SS, but he made it work and put in effort. Barely hof is crazy lmao dudes get in for far less.

[@anthonycaruso8443]

Obviously you never saw Mickey Mantle.Judge has 80 pounds on him.

[@hens13]

4:42 FALSE Bonds only hit 50 once

[@Rodxyou]

Aaron judge is the best athlete in New York? Where is the World Series Championship ring for the NY Yankees? 🏆💍 Not good enough, just the same as "Jalen Brunson" with the NY Knicks 🧡. They have to win a championship 🏆 in NY to become Sports Legends in NY like Wllis Reed & Derek Jeter. 🏀⚾🗽🍎

[@buddyboye4203]

Jeter was better. Do it in the playoffs.

[@alnuedling1519]

Jeter wasn’t even close to the player Judge is lol. Is Jeter better than Barry Bonds too because he has more rings? Baseball is literally the one sport where you can’t really judge rings when comparing individual players, just because there’s too many variables.

[@buddyboye4203]

@@alnuedling1519 Low IQ response. Judge hasn't done anything in the playoffs. He cowers. That has nothing to do one player not being able to win championships. That would be the argument if Judge DID hit in the playoffs, and they didn't win DESPITE him hitting. Bonds hit in the World Series etc. just say you're a Judge glazer.

[@mikerotonda6264]

WTF is OPS+?? i pretend like i know what it is. But i don't

[@m1keyfreshhh256]

What about LT? Or Mariano? Stop this blasphemy

[@waxpackbriefcase3673]

Dominik Hasek period.

[@BXNative2020]

Overated

[@waxpackbriefcase3673]

He's the most decorated goalie of his era, and these guys are talking about Ewing, really.

[@alfredfried2589]

Mariano Rivera?? As a closer??

[@CarlaHolmes-c8c]

Clark Daniel Moore Ruth Lewis Karen

[@SO-if3yn]

NY had Ricky Henderson and they say these things?

[@steves9964]

Rory Sparrow is the best, if not him then maybe Kevin Maas. Very close call.

[@johnsantello8515]

Ever? Come on get serious.

[@Floww23]

Judge > LT…LT is the best New Jersey athlete not nyc

[@yinanli5549]

All of his achievements will be diminished to a certain extent if he never ends up winning a championship

[@justinrodriguez1583]

That is certainly not true at all 😭

[@melioda9554]

Ted Williams, Ichiro, Griffey, Bonds, Vladimir guerrero, Piazza, Mike Trout, Just to name a few never won a world series that doesn't diminish the fact they are among the greatest hitters and athletes in MLB history. That argument is weak. I'm not even a fan of Judge tho I do respect his ability.

[@skill14]

WFAN is such a hot take clown show now

[@robertlavorna2968]

yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@joselopezmoya9786]

HOW ABOUT TOM SEAVER, ESPECIALLY ON HIS PRIME?? JUDGE COULD NOT HIT HIM!!

[@jaybird8192]

How would you know that??? Tom Seaver gave up HRs like any great pitcher has!

[@PJJ196]

lets see what foolish garbage Sal is gonna say today about the yankees

[@dominicoconnell1584]

Jordan is a New Yorker. In terms of yankees, didn't Jeter show up everynight, every at bat for 20yrs

[@vidowatcher91]

Mo is better at what he's supposed to do than Judge. He MIGHT be the best home run hitter of all time, but will come nowhere close to the records due to a late start and injuries. If Barry was the best of all time in your eyes he should still be. Even pre steroids Barry was the first and only player to reach 400 stolen bases and 400 home runs. He has 762 and 514. No one has 400/400, 500/500, or 600/500. DUDE HAS 762 AND 514! Without the juice he still reaches 500/500, possibly 600/600. I know they said NY athlete but Sal brought up Barry.

[@foolsplay5880]

Judge is fantastic, but stop with the hyperbole and the showering of superlatives. Judge is a talented baseball player producing otherworldly numbers, but stop with the "Greatest Athlete" blather.

[@juanbyas1710]

His better Jeter 5 💍 vs zero

[@melioda9554]

Judge is great but rarley plays full seasons is injured more than healthy and only has 290- 300 career home runs is hitting his mid 30s never won a world series title and is horrendous in the playoffs be real and quit being delusional. Also stop comparing him to Barry Bonds that is literally insane.

[@BXNative2020]

😅

[@danycjones1325]

Not even close to barry bonds sorry

[@pcx2500u]

For all you Yankees fans. Jose Altuve will go down as the best player in baseball in our life time. Half the size, greater accolades

[@YellowjacketGTO]

Cheater.

[@pcx2500u]

@@YellowjacketGTO juice balls

[@YellowjacketGTO]

@@pcx2500u Banging on trash cans to ID pitches.

[@jpcoqueran]

@@YellowjacketGTO yea, except that time they didnt and still whooped on them. So what do you want lmao

[@YellowjacketGTO]

@@jpcoqueran That made no sence but drive on.