Aaron Judge broke Roger Maris' record for most home runs in an American League season last night in game 161. A self effacing mountain of a man, Judge is perhaps the best possible poster child for America's pastime. He played the season without a long term contract and will be a free agent at the end of the season.
Of course, the Major league record is 73 home runs, set by Bobby Bonds in 2001 at the height of the steroid era. His, Mark McGwire's and Sammy Sosa's marks are all tainted by steroid usage. MLB cannot disavow the records, but I think most people know these chemically assisted records are illegitimate. Judge has shown grace under pressure and is restoring the luster of the home run as the single most important offensive force in baseball. Congratulations Aaron!
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