Aaron Judge's pursuit of a .400 batting average has hit a rough patch, with his average plummeting to .372 following a bad June. Despite starting the month at .398, a surge of strikeouts has significantly impacted his performance. From June 1 to June 17, Judge struck out 26 times in 15 games, raising his strikeout percentage to a staggering 41.3%. This is a stark contrast to his 20.6% rate in April.

The increase in strikeouts can be attributed to Judge's struggle with pitch selection. He is facing more four-seam fastballs and changeups this month and is chasing pitches outside the strike zone more frequently. The adjustments by opposing pitchers might be a significant factor in his current struggles.