Judge leads the Yankees, and most of MLB, in several key batting categories. His 12 home runs are the most in the league, as are his 34 RBIs, 56 hits and 34 runs. In just 36 games, Judge has already amassed a WAR of 3.1, having been the main catalyst behind his team's early success.

We know he’s great, but do we understand how great? Judge is staking his claim to being the greatest right-handed hitter of modern times.

The top contender is Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt, who finished second to Judge in AL MVP voting last season. Witt has name recognition and a 20-game hitting streak already this season. One of the best pure hitters in the Majors, Witt is always a threat to string together 20 games in which he hits .400 or better.