Royals' Caglianone: The Next Aaron Judge? Analyst Weighs In

Kansas City Royals' rookie Jac Caglianone is turning heads with his impressive power hitting, drawing comparisons to New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge. Baseball analyst Buster Olney, in a recent discussion with Jenks and Chelsea Messinger, commented on Caglianone's potential, stating, "Caglianone has Judge-type power!" While praising the rookie's raw strength, Olney cautioned against directly comparing Caglianone to Judge, who he considers "the best right-handed hitter that we've ever seen." Olney's personal anecdote about witnessing Judge's power during the 2017 Home Run Derby further emphasizes the high bar set by Judge. The discussion highlights the challenges young players face in adapting their swing to cover the strike zone, but ultimately celebrates Caglianone's exceptional power potential. This comparison sparks excitement about Caglianone's future in the MLB.