Thought's on Yankees prospect Aaron Judge?

[chromerookies]

He's the only chrome auto from the BDP checklist that didn't play this year but based on how his Chrome auto's are selling you would think he performed like Kris Bryant. Does anyone have any thoughts/opinions on him as a prospect? I know he's a power-hitting beast at 6'7" but was wondering if anybody has seen him play in person or heard of him before the draft?
Thanks,
Dan

 

[BBCgalaxee]

Hopefully he will break the 20 plus year streak of failed or mediocre Yankee first rounders.

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[jcmint]

He is overpriced right now. Jagielo is a much better prospect then Judge. Inflated or artificial market is to blame here

 

[elmalo]

He's hot, but his swing is too long.

 

[chromerookies]

He is overpriced right now. Jagielo is a much better prospect then Judge. Inflated or artificial market is to blame here

I agree, I would expect maybe $8 for a base auto, but $15+? I have to admit though, when you see a 6'7" power hitter and he's a Yankee, I can understand why people are paying what they are paying for him.

 

[seitas]

I saw plenty of judge at Fresno state. He put himself on the map against Appel two years ago hitting two hrs in one game against him. His swing is long but he is patient at the plate and works the count well. He can run he has an arm and is a solid prospect. I don't think he is the next Giancarlo Stanton but he should be a solid corner OF. He may have the highest ceiling in the draft and if his power continues to develop he could become a beast.
I will say that he would disappear for games at time and could probably benefit from a more consistent approach to his game.
I think he makes it to the bigs within 3 years.

 

[chromerookies]

I saw plenty of judge at Fresno state. He put himself on the map against Appel two years ago hitting two hrs in one game against him. His swing is long but he is patient at the plate and works the count well. He can run he has an arm and is a solid prospect. I don't think he is the next Giancarlo Stanton but he should be a solid corner OF. He may have the highest ceiling in the draft and if his power continues to develop he could become a beast.
I will say that he would disappear for games at time and could probably benefit from a more consistent approach to his game.
I think he makes it to the bigs within 3 years.

Thank You for your insight. This is exactly what I was looking for, an in-person experience as to how Judge is during games.

 

[D-Lite]

I agree, I would expect maybe $8 for a base auto, but $15+? I have to admit though, when you see a 6'7" power hitter and he's a Yankee, I can understand why people are paying what they are paying for him.

This is the reason for the price. The guy is huge, has huge raw power, and seems to have an idea of how to actually hit. Big power is money more than any other skill when it comes to collecting. Jagielo has the better chance right now based on skill set, but Judge is flashier.

Also, notice Jags is on the rise already. Sales of base autos were around $15-16 but recent sales are in the $20 range. Glad I stocked up early in the release.

 

[chromerookies]

yeah I saw his prices creeping up and you got a good price on the super as well

 

[brianga26]

glad I listed a refractor auto monday! haha
as for Judge.. He is a big dude.. I worry that he only had 7 hrs his sophomore year and he is as big as he his. We get caught up in players size sometimes (see Michael Taylor, John Mayberry JR) and forget about mechanics too. Being 6'7 is great if your bat speed can catch up to the ball. Stanton was a beast and a freak of nature. I watched him play in Chattanooga and had the opportunity to meet him. I also saw Joe Borchard play as well. Another monster guy that could not "figure it out"...
I will hopefully get to see Judge play in Charleston this year. I am going to try to start doing reports on players I watch. Maybe throw in a few sleepers here and there.
I suppose I will be funneling my inner JP!
Here is a good synopsis of Judge on SB Nation http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/10/13/3451346/2013-draft-profile-aaron-judge-of-p-fresno-state

 

[chromerookies]

brianga26- Thank You for the info and I look forward to your write-ups!

 

[brianga26]

no problem. It was something I was thinking of doing last year when I saw so many prospects play. Between Rome Ga (Low A), Chattanooga (AA) and Gwinnett (AAA) and of course the Braves.. I see a lot of players. And then add in the AFL . I see a lot..

 

[seitas]

I saw plenty of judge at Fresno state. He put himself on the map against Appel two years ago hitting two hrs in one game against him. His swing is long but he is patient at the plate and works the count well. He can run he has an arm and is a solid prospect. I don't think he is the next Giancarlo Stanton but he should be a solid corner OF. He may have the highest ceiling in the draft and if his power continues to develop he could become a beast.
I will say that he would disappear for games at time and could probably benefit from a more consistent approach to his game.
I think he makes it to the bigs within 3 years

Can I get a cookie for this scouting report?

 

[banjar]

 

[George K]

Can I get a cookie for this scouting report?

So, did you invest in Judge back then? What were you able to get before the boom?

 

[seitas]

So, did you invest in Judge back then? What were you able to get before the boom?

I bought a bunch of 1st chrome base autos and sold them off at the height of the 2017 boom. I kept a BGS 10 2017 mega box rookie of the year favorites auto that I pulled myself. I wish I would’ve bought color but base autos could be had for $10-$15 for a long time. I remember when he came up for a cup of coffee at the end 2016 and struck out in half of his at bats…his cards were ice cold. If you bought that off season you could’ve made a killing only a few months later.

 

[dano7]

Pulled a 2013 Bowman Chrome auto and a 2020 Topps NOW blue auto 24/49. TTM I got him on a Bowman 13 base, and on the cards with Jagielo & Clarkin

 

[George K]

Pulled a 2013 Bowman Chrome auto and a 2020 Topps NOW blue auto 24/49. TTM I got him on a Bowman 13 base, and on the cards with Jagielo & Clarkin

Is 2013/2014 the last time anyone had any success with him via TTM?

 

[dano7]

Is 2013/2014 the last time anyone had any success with him via TTM?

I think he still catches up on some of his mail in the off-season… not all, but some

 

[Austin]

He is overpriced right now. Jagielo is a much better prospect then Judge. Inflated or artificial market is to blame here

LOL. This thread is hilarious in hindsight.