Prior to the start of the 2017 season, baseball statistics site FanGraphs projected Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles to lead Major League Baseball with 35 home runs. Halfway through the season, the site is already off its mark as Davis is ranked 72 with just 14 home runs. The leader, however, is already closing in on Davis’ projected number.
The new leader has taken the MLB by storm. His name is Aaron Judge. If you don’t know the name yet, learn it. He’s the unexpected force that is rapidly becoming the new face of baseball.