Judge continues to cement himself as the best hitter in baseball, finishing the 2025 regular season with 53 homers, 114 RBI, 137 runs, 12 steals and a 1.145 OPS in 152 games. The outfielder was limited to designated-hitter duties for part of the second half due to a flexor strain, though the injury didn't affect his production at the plate and ultimately didn't require surgery. He led the league with a 204 wRC+, and he now owns three of the 15 occurrences of a player eclipsing a 200 wRC+ in a season since 1950. He's offered a bit more consistency on the basepaths with double-digit steals the past two seasons, which provides a boost to the one category in which he's not already an elite performer. Availability has been a concern for Judge in the past, but he's played in at least 148 games in four of the past five seasons and is a strong bet to continue his run as the top hitter in MLB during 2026. Read Past Outlooks