Aaron Judge has made a strong start to the season, hitting five of his nine home runs in the first inning, including three consecutive. His impressive first-inning stats include a .450 batting average and a 1.726 OPS, contributing to the Yankees’ 11-3 record when scoring first. In a recent game against Kansas City, Judge hit a two-run homer, and manager Aaron Boone noted the positive impact of Judge’s performance on the team. Judge is now third in Yankees history for first-inning homers, trailing only Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle.
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