Baseball · United States · 2016–present

Aaron Judge

Outfielder — AL home run record (62)

Baseball's biggest everyday player, generating exit velocities the sport had literally never measured before him.

✗ THE AI MISSED

The blind analysis put "Shot Put (Men’s)" first. Aaron Judge became a legend in baseball anyway — bodies are a starting point, not a destiny.

BODY MEASUREMENTS

MeasurementValueSource
Height201 cmBaseball-Reference
Weight127 kgBaseball-Reference
Wingspan205 cmEst.1
Leg Length, Inseam93 cmEst.2
Torso Length70 cmEst.3
Shoulder Width52 cmEst.4
Hip Width41 cmEst.5
Hand Size22 cmEst.6
Foot Size30.6 cmEst.7
  1. 1.02×height (male population ratio; no published arm span)
  2. 0.463×height
  3. height − legLength − 0.19×height (head/neck)
  4. 0.257×height
  5. 0.206×height
  6. 0.108×height (published NBA/NFL 'hand size' is span, not length, so the ratio is used)
  7. 0.152×height (no reliably published shoe size)

WHAT THE AI SAW

Build type

HEAVYWEIGHT

  • Very tall and heavy frame with power-oriented BMI
  • Positive ape index (+4 cm) enhancing reach and leverage
  • Broad shoulders with relatively narrower hips (≈1.27 shoulder-to-hip ratio) for strong rotational power
  • Long legs relative to torso (≈1.33) favoring sweeping rotational mechanics and long strides
  • Large hands and feet supporting grip and base-of-support stability

THE AI'S SPORT RANKINGS

#1

Shot Put (Men’s)

Extraordinary

Elite combination of height (high release), mass (force into the circle and the shot), broad shoulders (torque), long legs and big feet (rotational stability), and large hands (secure cradle and finish). Body mirrors the archetype of modern rotational putters focused on velocity at release.

Ryan CrouserJoe KovacsTom Walsh
#2

Rugby Union – Lock/Second Row

Excellent

Height aids lineout dominance and maul presence; 127 kg mass plus broad shoulders suit collisions, rucks, and scrums. Large hands assist catching/retention under contest. Long levers useful in tackles/clear-outs. Hip-to-shoulder profile supports powerful leg drive and rotational hits.

Brodie RetallickEben EtzebethMaro Itoje
#3

Strongman (Giants Live/WSM-style)

Excellent

201 cm frame and 127 kg mass provide a strong base for yoke, carries, stones, and deadlift events. Large hands/feet are major advantages for thick bars, farmer’s walks, and off-balance implements. Long legs aid stride efficiency under load; broad shoulders for overhead events.

Hafthor BjornssonBrian ShawZydrunas Savickas
#4

Discus Throw (Men’s)

Very good

Height and long legs increase the radius and potential angular momentum; big feet improve pivot stability; broad shoulders and large hands help maintain rim control and a late, fast release. Slightly modest ape index vs. top discus specialists keeps this a notch below shot put.

Daniel StåhlVirgilijus AleknaKristian Ceh
#5

American Football – Offensive Tackle or Strong-side Defensive End

Very good

Height and length create separation/angles in pass protection or edge setting; mass and shoulder width suit trench leverage; large hands aid latch and control. Slightly lighter than typical top-tier OTs but biomechanical template is strong.

Trent WilliamsTyron SmithCalais Campbell

BIOMECHANICAL READ

  • 1Mass and stature create excellent inertia transfer—ideal for projecting heavy implements (shot put/discus) and for contact/collision dominance (rugby/American football).
  • 2High release point from 201 cm height increases projectile flight distance in throws; broad shoulders amplify torque production.
  • 3Long legs and large feet enhance rotational stability and radius—key in rotational shot and discus turns—and improve carrying/yoke stability in strongman.
  • 4Positive ape index and big hands improve control of implements, ball handling in lineouts/contested catches, and grip in strongman (axle, farmer’s).
  • 5V-taper (broad shoulders over moderate hips) supports powerful hip-shoulder separation and trunk rotation mechanics.
  • 6Overall lever lengths align with heavyweight power and strength disciplines; aerobic cost is high, so pure endurance domains are less naturally suited.

LESS ADVANTAGEOUS IN

  • Endurance running (5K–marathon) and road cycling (especially climbing) due to high mass and metabolic cost
  • Artistic gymnastics and sport climbing where low mass-to-strength and compact levers dominate
  • Middle- and long-distance swimming where buoyancy and efficiency favor leaner builds
  • Lightweight rowing or combat weight classes
  • Court/field sports demanding repeated high-speed changes of direction at low body mass (e.g., elite-level soccer, badminton)

METHODOLOGY

The AI analysis above was generated from the nine measurements listed — nothing else. The model never saw Aaron Judge's name, photo, or sport; it received the same anonymous input as any visitor who uses the tool. The verdict compares its blind rankings with reality.

Measurements marked Est. are not publicly documented and were estimated from published data using the noted anthropometric ratios.

This page is editorial commentary. My Best Sport is not affiliated with or endorsed by Aaron Judge.

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