New York has always been a baseball town, and it appears as if Mayor Adams has gotten the memo. According to Bloomberg News, Hizzoner has given himself a B+ on his first year in office, suggesting that grade inflation is not confined to the Ivy League. Mr. Adams reached for the diamond to explain that “2022 was my rookie year. 2023 is my Aaron Judge year.” After enduring a mayor who rooted for the Red Sox, at least Mr. Adams has the right team.

It should hardly be a surprise that Mr. Adams would seek to steal some of Mr. Judge’s bases. The outfielder just signed a nine year, $360 million contract after a season in which he set the American league record for home runs in a season and won Most Valuable Player. He has also been named a team captain, just the 16th in Yankee history. His immediate predecessor is no less than Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter. It is good to be Mr. Judge.