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Yankees’ Judge, Blue Jays’ Bichette among 2022 MLB stat leaders
Aaron Judge did not win the Triple Crown, but he’s front and centre in the MLB statistical leaders for the season.
The New York Yankees star, who set an American League record with 62 home runs this season, fell just short of the Triple Crown as he finished second in batting average to Luis Arreaz of the Minnesota Twins in the AL.
Judge was the leader in home runs and RBIs.
Among the Toronto Blue Jays, Bo Bichette led the way in hits for the second year in a row, Alek Manoah was tied for second in wins and was third in ERA, while Jordan Romano was third in saves.
Here are the leaders in some key stats in each league.
American League
Battling average: Luis Arreaz, Minnesota Twins (.316)
Home runs: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (62)
RBI: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (131)
Hits: Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays (189)
Stolen bases: Jorge Mateo, Baltimore Orioles (35)
Wins: Justin Verlander, Houston Astros (18)
ERA: Justin Verlander, Houston Astros (1.75)
Saves: Emmanuel Clase, Cleveland Guardians (42)
Strikeouts: Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees (257)
National League
Battling average: Jeff McNeil, New York Mets (.326)
Home runs: Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies (46)
RBI: Pete Alonso, New York Mets (131)
Hits: Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers (199)
Stolen bases: Jon Berti, Miami Marlins (41)
Wins: Kyle Wright, Atlanta Braves (21)
ERA: Julio Urias, Los Angeles Dodgers (2.16)
Saves: Kenley Jansen, Atlanta Braves (41)
Strikeouts: Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers (238)