The New York Yankees successfully extended Aaron Judge on a nine-year, $360 million deal this off-season. Paying him $40 million per season is certainly a significant reward after putting together a historic 2022 campaign.
For a player that hit .311 with a .425 OBP, 62 homers, and 131 RBIs, it is crazy to think that fans booed him at certain points in the season. Notably, Judge heard plenty of criticism during the playoffs when he hit a measly .139 with a .184 OBP. Regular season numbers are important, but failing to hit in the playoffs is the difference between true success and squandering opportunities.