"You’re an idiot if you throw Aaron Judge a pitch to hit" – Radio host says teams are making a big mistake by pitching to New York Yankees slugger

It's tough to deny that Aaron Judge is one of the most dangerous hitters in the MLB. The former American League MVP has been simply tremendous this season, and even though the New York Yankees have been slumping lately, the same can not be said about their hulking captain.

Over his last eight games, Aaron Judge has been red-hot at the plate, clobbering a whopping five home runs and recording 14 RBIs along the way. The New York Yankees superstar has been unstoppable with a bat in his hand. This recent hot streak has some wondering if teams are making a mistake by pitching to Judge altogether.

One of those people questioning the decision is Sal Licata of WFAN/SNY TV.

"I’m not pitching to Judge, period. Because if you do, it’s going to result in runs," Licata said after the star's home run against the New York Mets. "You’re an idiot if you throw Aaron Judge a pitch to hit," he continued.

Judge's home run in the finale of the Subway Series against the New York Mets was the 30th of the season for the superstar. The AL MVP favorite currently sits four home runs ahead of other MVP contenders Gunnar Henderson (26) and five ahead of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani (25).

Should teams start giving Aaron Judge the "Barry Bonds" treatment?

There is a simple solution to reducing the damage that Aaron Judge can cause his opponents: walking him. Although this is never the most enjoyable situation for players and fans alike, teams could start intentionally walking the Yankees slugger in order to limit his effect on the game.

This was the strategy that teams implemented against seven-time MVP Barry Bonds. Bonds was arguably the most talented MLB player of all time, even though steroid usage aside. The San Francisco Giants slugger was so dangerous at the plate that teams decided to quit pitching to him. By the time Bonds retired in 2007, he had been intentionally walked 668 times.

By comparison, Albert Pujols ranks second all-time in intentional walks with 316. It may not be the most viable strategy, however, removing Judge's ability to bat may give teams an advantage over the New York Yankees.