The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays continue their four-game series on Friday night at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

The Yankees had Judge rated as an above-average defender when they drafted him in 2013 out of Fresno State, where he played almost exclusively in centerfield. Already a good defender, Judge went about making himself better as a professional, starting in the minor leagues, even as the homers began flying out ballparks everywhere.

I'm inclined to think that Judge would have an uphill battle but still eventually make the Hall of Fame if he just decided to retire tomorrow. The current path on which he's headed suggests this discussion is moot and he'll be enshrined long down the road, just about five years after he does decide to retire.