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Giancarlo Stanton's recent run of form has ignited optimism among Yankees fans. The designated hitter has struggled to remain healthy over long stretches, but according to MLB analyst Xavier Scruggs, Stanton has the potential to produce numbers comparable to those of captain Aaron Judge.
Stanton went yard in the top of the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers on September 3 extending his team's advantage. It was his 25th home run this season in 95 games. This achievement marked the tenth time he has achieved the 25-home run milestone, setting an MLB record for the most seasons with 25 or more home runs, surpassing Angels' Mike Trout, who has recorded nine such seasons.
Former MLB infielder and analyst, Xavier Scruggs compared Stanton's successful stretch to Aaron Judge's abilities at the plate. Scruggs added that if Stanton remains focused, he could provide the much-needed power-hitting boost that New York requires alongside Judge and Juan Soto.
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"When he is hot it is different, it is almost like that Judge level hot. Judge is so consitent but when Giancarlo is on his consistency it is almost like he can be unstoppable too. There's no undermining how important he is in the lineup if he can continue to give them some sort of power consistency," Scruggs said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM.
Giancarlo Stanton has had a strong start to September hitting solo homers in two games against the St. Louis Cardinals and then the Rangers.
Giancarlo Stanton committed to doing well for Yankees
While Giancarlo Stanton wouldn't like to shy away from setting new MLB records, his primary motive is to contribute to Yankees' success.
“It’s pretty cool. You know, something to add to whatever I can come up with in this career, but you know as long it helps us win, that’s what’s most important right now,” Stanton said (per The Washington Post).
If the former NL MVP is able to stay healthy over the next three seasons, he can easily reach the 500 home runs mark. That would certainly make a strong case for Giancarlo Stanton's inclusion in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
