{"id":69396,"date":"2025-07-18T07:44:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T07:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=69396"},"modified":"2025-07-18T07:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T07:44:32","slug":"aaron-judge-makes-it-clear-where-he-stands-religiously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=69396","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Judge Makes It Clear Where He Stands Religiously"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Aaron Judge Makes It Clear Where He Stands Religiously originally appeared on The Spun.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has made it clear where he stands religiously.<\/p>\n<p>Judge is arguably the game&#8217;s best hitter since prime Barry Bonds. The New York Yankees star is hitting .355 with 35 home runs and 81 RBI at the MLB All-Star break. He&#8217;s on pace for a 12.0-plus WAR season, which would be one of the highest of all-time.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>While Judge hasn&#8217;t won a World Series &#8211; yet, anyway &#8211; he&#8217;s accomplished as much as any recent player in New York Yankees history. The Yankees, of course, are the most iconic franchise in baseball history.<\/p>\n<p>But there is something Judge values more than his on-field accomplishments.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/LqYhmKIO11yQQRp9qIgh9A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY2MztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_spun_articles_751\/8fa3b80626603e21d8d01f6730af85ac\" alt=\"Aaron Judge Makes It Clear Where He Stands Religiously\" width=\"960\" height=\"663\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog><\/div><figcaption>NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; MARCH 27: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on after striking out in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium on March 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe\/Getty Images)Mike Stobe&amp;sol;Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Judge, who played collegiately at Fresno State, said that his relationship with God is above everything else.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Yankees star has made it very clear where he stands religiously.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. He&#8217;s given me this platform, this ability. The fame, getting the chance to do this is great and all, but it&#8217;s not fulfilling as much as the relationship I have with Him. Build a relationship with Him, and that&#8217;ll solve all of your problems.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees, meanwhile, are on pace for a very good season. New York is 53-43, second place in the American League East, heading into the MLB All-Star Break.<\/p>\n<p>New York is scheduled to return to action on Friday against the Atlanta Braves.<\/p>\n<p>First pitch between the Yankees and the Braves is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. E.T. The game will air locally and on MLB Network.<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Judge Makes It Clear Where He Stands Religiously first appeared on The Spun on Jul 17, 2025<\/p>\n<p><i>This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has made it clear where he stands religiously. Judge is arguably the game&#8217;s best hitter since prime Barry Bonds. The New York Yankees star is hitting .355 with 35 home runs and 81 RBI at the MLB All-Star break. 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