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The Quest for 400: Aaron Judge's Historic Chase
In baseball's storied history, hitting .400 has remained an elusive feat, a pinnacle few have reached since the pre-World War II era. At the dawn of the 2025 MLB season, the conversation reignited as Aaron Judge, the Yankees' powerhouse, kicked off the year with an astonishing batting average of .402 over the first 48 games. This performance has prompted a reconsideration of the factors contributing to achieving such a monumental standard in modern baseball.