New York Yankees fans are growing increasingly frustrated with Aaron Judge following his underwhelming performance in the 2024 postseason. Despite being the face of the franchise and having a stellar regular season at an MVP level, Judge has struggled significantly in the playoffs, particularly in the World Series. The Yankees are down 3-0 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Judge’s poor performance at the plate is a major talking point.
Throughout the postseason, Judge has managed only six hits and two home runs over 43 at-bats in 12 games, leaving him with a disappointing .140 batting average. In the World Series, his performance has been even worse, with just one hit in 12 at-bats, translating to a .083 average. This slump has left many Yankees fans disillusioned, as they have been waiting since 2009 for another championship.
Judge, being the team’s most prominent player, has become the focus of fan frustration. Many feel let down by his inability to perform when it matters most. On social media, fans have voiced their disappointment, with some even saying that this postseason is tarnishing Judge’s legacy. One fan expressed admiration for Judge’s previous accomplishments but admitted that this postseason would not be forgotten, describing it as having tainted both his MVP season and his career with the Yankees.
Others have been even more critical, with one fan stating that Judge ruined his career in this 12-game stretch, claiming that he cost the team a championship and would never regain the same admiration. At 32 years old, this is Judge’s first World Series appearance, and while his regular-season heroics helped the Yankees reach this stage, the pressure of the postseason seems to be overwhelming him.
With the Yankees on the brink of elimination, trailing 3-0, the odds are heavily against them. Historically, teams that fall behind 3-0 in the World Series rarely even avoid a sweep, and none have made it past Game 5. If the Yankees are to stage an improbable comeback, Judge will need to break out of his slump and perform in the remaining games.
Some fans still hold out hope that Judge can turn things around, but with the clock ticking and Game 4 fast approaching, the pressure is mounting. Judge has a few more opportunities to make a difference in the series, and the entire city of New York will be watching closely to see if he can deliver.