The last season before free agency is, of course, a huge one for players. They can parlay a stellar season into tens of millions of dollars, or be forced to settle for a one-year deal and forgo the generational security they’d sought. Aaron Judge’s performance this year, and the constant discussions of his future contract, bring to mind some other players in recent history who mashed and earned themselves big deals. Let’s look at the best platform seasons ever compiled by Yankees hitters.
Aaron Judge — 2022
This is subject to change if Judge’s performance plummets or he breaks his leg and misses the rest of the season (please, no), but so far, Judge’s bet on himself is set to pay off for him in an absolutely massive way.