Joey Votto says Aaron Judge deserves best hitter of all time status

Former Major League Baseball first baseman Joey Votto claims New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge belongs in the conversation for the greatest hitter in baseball history. Votto cites Judge's power and consistency despite suggesting that the dimensions of Yankee Stadium negatively impact the outfielder’s home run totals. Judge returned to the New York lineup Tuesday following a three-month absence due to a rib fracture but went 0 for 3 in a game against the Colorado Rockies. Manager Aaron Boone removed Judge in the seventh inning, a decision the Yankees captain openly disagreed with after the contest. The Yankees currently maintain an 82-62 record and hold a nine-game lead in the American League Wild Card standings. The team continues its three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.

• 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Former MLB star Joey Votto has strong words for Aaron Judge