Aaron Judge's impressive hitting caught the attention of Yankees scout Matt Hyde in 2012.
What happened during the 2012 summer?
Hyde recalled Judge's hitting ability reminded him of former NL MVP George Foster.
He saw Judge hit balls over the fence in left field into the pond, a feat he hadn't seen since George Foster.
Why it matters for Aaron Judge
Judge's performance led the Yankees to select him in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft.
As of 2013, Judge has proved himself as one of the greatest draft selections in the Yankees' history.
What comes next for the Yankees?
The Yankees continue to win without Judge, who is recovering from a rib injury.
And they overpowered the Chicago White Sox for a 12-2 win on Tuesday.
Yankees infielder Ben Rice led the offense with 20 home runs this season.
He went deep on Tuesday to extend their winning streak to three games.
The Yankees are 8-4 in the last 12 games without Judge, who is expected to return in July or August.
So Judge's absence hasn't slowed down the Yankees' offense.
But the team is looking forward to his return to regain their full strength.
Judge established himself as one of the best hitters in MLB history with the Yankees.
He has been with the AL East franchise for over a decade.
The three-time AL MVP has been a key player for the Yankees.