Clase named Relief Pitcher of the Year by Baseball Digest

Judge’s monstrous offensive year helped drive the Yankees to the best record in the American League (94-68). He received 12 of a possible 24 first-place votes, splitting them evenly with Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani. However, Judge edged out Ohtani in the balloting with a 12-10 advantage in second-place votes.