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Paul Goldschmidt on Pace for Historic Age-38 Season with Yankees

Goldschmidt joins Babe Ruth in elite longevity category.

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Paul Goldschmidt is on pace to join this group of @Yankees who have posted years of .850+ OPS with double-digit HR in th

What happened: Paul Goldschmidt is currently on pace to become one of the oldest players in Yankees history to record an OPS above .850 and double-digit home runs in a single season. The 38-year-old veteran enters the series against Toronto with an .890 OPS through 42 games, maintaining a production level rarely seen in

Why it matters: Goldschmidt's performance has been a primary catalyst for the Yankees' recent surge to a 41-26 record. By joining a select group that includes Jorge Posada, Carlos Beltrán, and Babe Ruth, he provides the veteran stability New York needs to maintain its lead in the AL East.

By the numbers: Paul Goldschmidt (2026): .287 AVG, .890 OPS, 8 HR, 28 RBI | NYY Record: 41-26, 1st in AL East | Age-38 Benchmarks: .850+ OPS, 10+ HR

What to watch: The Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays next as Goldschmidt looks to extend his strong June performance.

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