Judge had 6 hits in 11 at-bats including 2 doubles and 4 home runs. He batted in 11 runs and ended the week with an amazing 2.461 OPS. And, he did all this without the use of the Yankee's controversial new "torpedo bats".
MLBoyfriend
Every Monday, I announce my current MLBoyfriend--my favorite baseball player from the previous week of play.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Aaron Judge
Judge had 6 hits in 11 at-bats including 2 doubles and 4 home runs. He batted in 11 runs and ended the week with an amazing 2.461 OPS. And, he did all this without the use of the Yankee's controversial new "torpedo bats".
Monday, November 4, 2024
Mr. October: Kiké Hernández
The World Series may seem like a distant memory, but I decided it's not too late to crown my postseason MLBoyfriend. Freddie Freeman was the obvious choice, but I decided to go with someone who caught my eye both on and off the field: Kiké Hernández. Of course, this wasn't the first time Kiké caught my eye--he has won the MLBoyfriend title before--but this postseason reminded of just how much fun he brings to all aspects of the game.
Hernández has earned his reputation as being a solid postseason player over the past nine years.
This year, Hernández continued to do well at the plate with 15 hits--including a triple and 2 home runs--11 runs, and 6 RBI. He had a respectable .294 batting average in October.
But, I'll be honest, it was what Kiké did to celebrate the Dodgers victories over this postseason that won him the MLBoyfriend title.
Here's just a few things that came up in my Instagram feed.
Kiké showing up for a game dressed in Barbicore:
Monday, October 7, 2024
October Boys
Congratulations to the 2024 MLBoyfriends who have made it to the postseason!
Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
Joey Cantillo, Cleveland GuardiansJackson Merrill, San Diego Padres
Ranger Suárez, Philadelphia Phillies
Trea Turner, Philadelphia PhilliesMonday, September 30, 2024
Aaron Judge
To be honest, I didn't pay that much attention to baseball last week. I couldn't stand to watch the epic collapse of my Minnesota Twins. So, when it came time to pick a MLBoyfriend, I was at a bit of a loss. I looked back over my picks for the season, and realized there was one glaring omission.
Aaron Judge has been on fire this season. He has, of course, been featured on MLBoyfriend many times before. However, he hasn't been a 2024 pick. In fact, it's been two years since he was my MLBoyfriend. It's time to right that wrong.
Judge only had what was only an okay week for him last week--but what would be a great week for most other players. He had a .286 batting average and 1.373 OPS with 3 runs, 4 home runs and 6 RBI.
- 180 Hits, 8th Place
- 144 Runs, 4th Place
- .322 Batting Average, 3rd Place
- 392 Total Bases, 2nd Place
- .458 On-Base Percentage, 1st Place
- .701 Slugging Percentage, 1st Place
- 144 Runs Batted In, 1st Place
- 58 Home Runs, 1st Place
- 10.8 Wins Above Replacement, 1st Place
Oh, Aaron Judge also happens to be really cute. (It may seem strange to call a 6'7', 285 lbs adult man "cute"--but he is!)
Congratulations, Aaron Judge! You are my MLBoyfriend of the week.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani clinched this week's MLBoyfriend award 4 days ago. On September 19, he became the first player in MLB history to have 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. To put that in a little perspective, only 6 players are in the "40-40 Club"--with 40 homers and steals in one season.
Ohtani didn't just set that record in that game, he smashed it.
Yes, Ohtani went 6 for 6 at the plate with 3 home runs, 5 extra base hits, 10 RBI, and 2 stolen bases. Here's his Instagram post celebrating the night--be sure to scroll through to see all the adorableness.
I know baseball commentators are very prone to hyperbole; however, that is literally the best game by a hitter in baseball history.
And that was just Thursday. Ohtani kept going over the weekend. He ended the week with a .500 batting average and 1.641 OPS. He had 12 runs, 6 home runs, 4 doubles, 19 RBI, and 7 stolen bases. That's bonkers.
By the way, there are still 6 games left this season. Ohtani currently has 53 home runs and 55 stolen bases. While he's unlikely to establish the 60-60 Club this year, it is certainly possible that he will.
Congratulations, Shohei Ohtani! You are my MLBoyfriend of the week.
Monday, September 16, 2024
Joey Cantillo
Joey Cantillo pitched one great and one very good game last week.
On Monday, September 9th, Castillo was perfect for 6.2 innings. He ended the game having pitched 7 full innings with 2 hits, 1 earned run, zero walks, and a career-high 10 strike outs.
Castillo had another impressive start on Saturday, September 14. He pitched 5.0 innings giving up only 3 hits and 1 walk while striking out 6 with no earned runs scored against. He ends the week with a 0.75 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 2 wins. Not too shabby for a rookie.
It's hard to find pictures or pitchers on the field where their bodies and/or faces aren't contorted. So here's non-game pics that prove Joey Cantillo has other qualifications to win the MLBoyfriend title beyond his pitching.
Congratulations, Joey Cantillo! You are my MLBoyfriend of the week.