5 MLB players that would terrify pitchers if they charged the mound

May 29, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (60) and Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in a fight after Harper was hit by the pitch of Strickland during the eighth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 3, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees looks much more like a football player than a baseball player. But he’s an excellent right fielder considering he’s 6’7″ and 285 pounds. If Judge charges the mound, he’s going to have the size advantage over just about any pitcher purely based on height. Factor weight into the equation and destruction would happen no matter which pitcher is on the receiving end of his rage.

Judge charging the mound would be enough to scare any pitcher away from the mound. The Yankees should use him as a threat. Anytime a pitcher hits one of their batters, Joe Girardi should tell Judge to stare daggers at the offending hurler. Guaranteed way to scare teams away from pitching inside.

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After Memorial Day, Judge leads the MLB in home runs. He has one of the most powerful swings in recent memory. One would think this would translate to his haymakers and punches. So if there is one hitter pitchers should avoid hitting, it’s Judge. He’s too darn tall and scary. Judge charging the mound would likely result in the pitcher retreating into his dugout. That is if he can outrun him in the first place.

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