Aaron Judge

At 32 years old, Aaron Judge has this physical status:

Aaron James Judge (born April 26, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Judge was unanimously selected as the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year in 2017 and finished second for AL Most Valuable Player.Judge, who played college baseball for the Fresno State Bulldogs, was selected by the Yankees in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft.

After making his major league debut in 2016 and hitting a home run in his first career at bat, Judge went on to have a record-breaking rookie season in 2017.

He was named an All-Star and won the Home Run Derby, becoming the first rookie to do so.

Judge ended the season with 52 home runs, breaking Mark McGwire's MLB rookie record of 49 and the Yankees' full-season rookie record of 29 (previously held by Joe DiMaggio).

He won the American League (AL) Rookie of the Month Awards for April, May, June and September, as well as the AL's Player of the Month Award for June and September. Judge stands 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall and weighs 282 pounds (128 kg), which makes him one of the largest players in the major leagues.

Personal life

Judge is a Christian and has posted about his faith on his Twitter account. He keeps a note on his phone that reads ".179", his batting average with the Yankees in 2016, and looks at it daily as a source of motivation. Judge appeared on the cover of the May 15, 2017 edition of Sports Illustrated. On May 15, 2017, he appeared on an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where he posed undercover to ask Yankee fans questions about himself. On November 6, 2017, it was revealed that Judge would be the cover athlete for MLB The Show 18, as well as an endorsement deal with Pepsi. For the 2018 season, Judge signed an endorsement deal with Adidas, finishing his contract with Under Armour he had since 2014.

Judge married Samantha Bracksieck in December 2021.

Judge founded the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation. Their mission statement is to “Inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and encourage them to reach unlimited possibilities.”

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Early life and amateur career

Judge Patty and Wayne Judge were born in Sacramento, California, and he was adopted the day after they were born by Patty and Wayne Judge, who both worked as educators in Linden, California. "I knew I didn't look like them" when he was 10 or 11 years old, his parents told him that he was adopted; he recalls, "I knew I didn't look like them." John, his older brother, was also adopted, was he had an older brother. Judge is biracial. Judge Paul grew up, and he was a San Francisco Giants fan.

Judge Simon Davis, who grew to 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters) taller, attended Linden High School, where he played as a three-sport star. He played for the baseball team as a quarterback and first baseman for the football team, as a center for the basketball team, and as a center for the basketball team. He set a school record for touchdowns (17) in football and led the basketball team in points per game (18.2). He was a member of the Linden High School team that advanced to the California Interscholastic Federation Division III playoffs, winning the California Interscholastic Federation Division III playoffs. Judge Dean graduated from Linden High in 2010.

Several colleges recruited Judge Leonard Cohen to play tight end in football, including Notre Dame, Stanford, and UCLA, but he preferred baseball. In the 31st round of the 2010 MLB draft, the Oakland Athletics selected him in the 31st round, but he declined to enroll at Fresno State University (Fresno State) to play for the Fresno State Bulldogs baseball team in the Western Athletic Conference. (WAC). Judge was a member of the Fresno State team that shared the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) regular season championship, triumphed the WAC Tournament, and qualified for the 2011 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament. He was named a Freshman All-American by the Louisville Slugger. He was named the 2012 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby champion. In the summer of 2012, he played for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Judge lead the Bulldogs in home runs, doubles, and runs batted in his junior year (RBIs). Judge Michael was chosen to the all-conference team in all three of his seasons with the Bulldogs (WAC) in his first two seasons and the Mountain West Conference (MW) as a junior in July 2012 (the Bulldogs joined the MW in July 2012, during his sophomore and junior seasons).

Professional career

With the 32nd overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft, the Yankees selected Judge in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft, the team received as compensation after losing Nick Swisher in free agency. Judge signed with the Yankees and received a $1.8 million signing bonus. When participating in a base running drill, he tore a quadriceps femoris muscle, keeping him out of the 2013 season.

In 2014, he made his professional debut with the Charleston RiverDogs of the Class A South Atlantic League. He had a 3.3 batting average (6th in the league),.428 on-base percentage (3rd), a.530 slugging percentage (SLG; 6th), and hit nine home runs with 45 RBIs in 65 games for Charleston; 6th in the league. During the season, the Yankees introduced him to the Tampa Yankees of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, where he ranked No. 411 in the league, eight home runs, and 33 RBIs in 66 games for Tampa.

Judge David Allen was invited by the Yankees to spring training as a non-roster player in 2015. Judge Chuck Jones of the Class AA Eastern League started the 2015 season with the Trenton Thunder of the Trenton Thunder. With 12 home runs (tied for 9th) in 63 games for Trenton, the Yankees promoted Judge to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders of the Class AAA International League in June, the fifth in the league. He was selected to represent the Yankees at the 2015 All-Star Futures Game. Judge was not included in the Yankee call-ups for September. In 61 games for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the judge batted.224/.373 with eight home runs. Judge David was invited by the Yankees to spring training in 2016, and he started the season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Judge was named to the International League All-Star Team in 2016, but did not participate in the 2016 Triple-A All-Star Game due to a knee injury. Judge batted.270/.369/.489 (19th in the league), 62 runs (tied for 8th), and 65 RBIs (tied for seventh) in 93 games for the RailRiders.

Judge made his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 13, 2016. He was batting in right field against the Tampa Bay Rays. Judge Matt Andriese struck a home run off Matt Andriese's first at-bat; the previous batter, Tyler Austin, who was also playing in his MLB debut, did the same. This was the first time either team had hit home runs in their first MLB appearance at bats in the same game. In his second MLB game, the judge became the second Yankees player (after Joe Lefebvre in 1980) to homer in each of his first two MLB games. Judge's debut season, in which he batted.179/.345 and struck out 42 times in 84 at-bats (95 plate appearances), came to an end early on September 13, 2016, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who were on the 15-day disabled list with a grade two right oblique strain.

Against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yankees selected Judge Judge Joseph Hill for their Opening Day right fielder. On April 28, he appeared in his first multi-home run game against the Baltimore Orioles to help the Yankees beat 14–11, coming back from a 9–1 deficit. According to Statcast, one of the homes had a measured exit velocity of 119.4 miles per hour (192.2 km/h), the highest exit speed for a home run since it was first introduced in 2015. On August 9, 2018, Stanton debuted a home run at a speed of 121.7 mph (195.9 km/h), and later it would be broken by teammate Giancarlo Stanton. Judge tying the rookie record set by José Abdeu and Trevor Story for the month of April. For April, he was named the American League's (AL) Rookie of the Month. He had a.303 batting average, 10 home runs, 20 RBIs, and a.411 OBP in 22 games in April.

On May 22, 2017, the Yankees introduced a cheering section in Yankee Stadium's right-field seats. The section, titled "The Judge's Chambers," has three rows and holds 18 seats. Fans are invited by the team to attend and are presented with black robes, wigs, and foam gavels. Judge Paul Slam earned his first grand slam in a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 28. For May, the judge was named AL Rookie of the Month once more. He had a.347 batting average, seven home runs, 17 RBIs, and a.441 OBP in 26 games in May.

Judge Michael Jackson set a new record for the fastest measured by Statcast on June 10. Judge Mark Gore was 4-for-4 with two home runs on the following day; one of the home runs travelled 495 feet (151 m), making it the longest home run hit in the 2017 season. Judge David Hodge was named AL Player of the Week on June 12. He spent his week as the AL champion in all three Triple Crown classifications. Judge was named AL Player of the Month for the month of June, batting.337 with ten home runs, 25 RBIs, and a.481 OBP. Mike Trout's success in the month of June earned him his third straight AL Rookie of the Month award, the longest streak since Mike Trout won four in a row in 2012. Judge had a 32-game on-base streak, with him hitting base in every game in the month of June. Judge was elected as a starting outfielder to the 2017 MLB All-Star Game on July 2, the most votes of any player in the AL.

With his 30th birthday on July 7, Judge Joe DiMaggio tied for the most home runs hit by a Yankee rookie. He was the second rookie to reach 30 home runs before the All-Star break (the first was Mark McGwire in 1987), and the first Yankee to do so since Alex Rodriguez in 2007. Judge was.329 with 30 home runs and 66 RBIs before the All-Star break.

Judge earned the 2017 Home Run Derby by defeating Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sanó 11–10 in the final round, becoming the first rookie to win the Derby outright. Judge Judge Larry Manfred said after his appearance that he is "who will be the face of the game." Judge John Hughes completed a home run on July 21 after nearly missing Safeco Field. Statcast could not determine the home run's information because the ball was so hard.

After Brett Gardner's walk-off home run on July 27, the judge lost a portion of his front left tooth during a celebration circle. Judge At Citi Field on August 16, he scored a 457-foot home run; he also set a new record for position players by striking out in his third game in a row. Judge Bill Stoneman ended pitcher Bill Stoneman's streak of striking out in 37 games in a row.

Judge Al Rosen (1950), the first MLB rookie to reach 100 walks in a single season since Al Rosen (1950), was the first baseball player to do so since Jim Gilliam (1953). Judge John Adams took his 107th walk in a season since Ted Williams in 1939. He was also the second rookie in MLB history to reach 40 home runs in a season since McGwire (1987). He was a member of Babe Ruth (1920), Lou Gehrig (1927), Joe DiMaggio (1937), and Mickey Mantle (1956) as the only Yankees to reach 40 home runs in a season at age 25 or younger.

Judge Michael Mayne threw and tied for his 49th and 50th home runs on September 25, tying and beating Mark McGwire's single-season home run record. Judge ran his 52nd home run of the season and 33rd at Yankee Stadium on September 30, thrising Babe Ruth's single-season record (set in 1921) for the most home runs struck by a Yankees player at his home ballpark. Judge of the Month for the second time and Rookie of the Month for the fourth time after the month's conclusion.

Judge Alex Rodriguez had a.284 batting average, 52 home runs, and 114 RBIs in the 2017 season. He led the American League in home runs, runs scored (127), and walks (a major-league rookie record 127). He came in second place in the league in RBIs. He also struck out a record-tying 208 times, beating the Yankees' record set by Curtis Granderson in 2012 and a rookie record set by Kris Bryant in 2015.

With the Yankees finishing the year with a 91-71 record, the team clinched a wild card spot. Judge ran his first postseason home run against the Minnesota Twins in the AL Wild Card game, winning 8-4. Judge robbed Francisco Lindor of a home run in Game 3 of the ALDS, preserving the tie game. Judge smashed out 16 times in the series, tying a record in ALDS. Judge John Williams had three home runs for the Yankees in the ALCS after the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians in the ALDS. In the Yankees' Game 7 ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, he robbed Yulieski Gurriel of a potential home run. He had 27 strikeouts in the entire postseason, a major league record (this record would be broken by Cody Bellinger in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series just 11 days later).

Judge was selected as an outfielder on Baseball America's All-MLB Team, the Player Choice Award for Outstanding AL Rookie, and a Silver Slugger Award at the end of the season. The judge was unanimously named the Year's Rookie of the Year. José Altuve's first-place votes, 27 second-place votes, and one third-place vote helped him finish second in the 2017 American League Most Valuable Player Award, with two first-place votes, 27 second-place votes, and one third-place vote.

The judge had undergone arthroscopic surgery in his left shoulder for a cartilage repair, a condition dating back to April of that year.

Judge Roberts made his first appearance in the majors on March 31. He was the longest and heaviest player in baseball history, standing at 6 foot 7 inches (2.01 m) tall and 282 pounds (128 kg).

Judge was named a starting outfielder for the 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, batting.277 with 25 home runs and 58 RBIs.

Judge Jakob Junis of Kansas City was struck by a 93 MPH fastball on his right wrist and left the game in the fourth inning. Later, an MRI/CT scan revealed that he had a fractured ulnar styloid bone in his wrist. No surgery was needed, and initial reports indicated that Judge Frank could recover in three weeks. The injury took longer to heal than expected, with Judge John Leopolski missing nearly two months as a result. Judge Mark Adams was recalled to the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox on September 18. Judge In 112 games, he finished the season with a.278 batting average, 27 home runs, and 67 RBIs. The Yankees beat the Oakland A's in the wild card game, but the Red Sox defeated the Yankees three games to one in the American League Division Series.

In 20 games played, Judge Robert Green started the season off with a.288 batting average, five home runs, and 11 RBIs. However, Judge in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals on April 20, he sustained a left oblique strain while hitting a single. He did not play again until his return to action on June 21.

Judge Stephen Lamb hit the Seattle Mariners with his 17th home run of the season and 100th home run of his career. It was the third-quickest MLB player to reach 100 home runs in his 371st game. (Pete Alonso has since passed away, making Judge Judge Judge Judge the fourth fastest to reach 100 home runs).

On September 8, the judge ran over the Green Monster for the first time. The 2019 Yankees set a new franchise record for most home runs in a single season as a squad during this home run.

In 2019, he batted.272/.381/.540, with 27 home runs and 55 RBIs in 378 at-bats. He had the highest exit velocity on average among those struck by all major leaguers at 95.9 mph. He led the league in defensive runs saved (19 runs tied with Cody Bellinger, but he earned a spot in fewer innings (775.1 versus 911.1)). Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award for his work in right field earned him the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award.

Judge Soreness in his pectoral region was affecting him during Spring Training. It was eventually discovered that he had suffered a stress fracture in his ribs and had been barred from attending for at least two weeks.

Judge Matt Hall opened the delayed 60-game regular season with five games without a home run (6 during the span), launching a 419-feet, 108 MPH three-run shot off of Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Hall. His streak came to an end on August 3 when he went 2-for-4 without a home run. It was the longest by a Yankees player since Alex Rodriguez (September 4–9, 2007). Judge Michael Stable was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right calf strain on August 14. Since straining the same calf the day he returned against the Atlanta Braves, he was also placed on the 10-day injured list on August 26. He hit.257/.336/.554 with nine home runs and 22 RBI in 28 games.

Judge received his fourth AL Player of the Week Award during the week, most recently winning in September 2017. He was the second Yankee winner of the season this season, after his colleague Corey Kluber who received Player of the Month awards in April. With eight runs scored, 12 hits, a double, five home runs, six RBIs, and three walks over six games played, the judge revealed a slash line of.640/1.333, his 13th multi-homer game. He also scored his 130th home run in his career, his second-most in MLB history by 460 games, trailing only Ryan Howard (142).

Judge took his first walk-off RBI against Liam Hendricks on May 23, earning his first career walk-off base. Judge was selected by the starting right fielder in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game, becoming the sixth Yankee selected to at least three All-Star teams since 2010, joining Dellin Betances, Robinson Canó, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, and C.C. Sabathia is a form of sarcobatics.

Judge Terry Moore hit a double to left field off pitcher Brandon Bielak during a game against the Houston Astros on July 9. He was the second fastest Yankee to 500 hits and 100 home runs. In his 506th game, he made it, with only Joe DiMaggio getting there quicker at 395 games.

Judge and five other players tested positive for COVID-19 in July 2021, prompting the Yankees to place them all on the COVID-19 injured list. The Yankees game against the Boston Red Sox, which was supposed to be played on July 15, was postponed by the MLB. On August 17, the postponed game was broadcast as part of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium.

Judge Donald Reagan hit two multiple-run home runs in Iowa on August 12, during a Field of Dreams game. In the 11th anniversary game against the New York Mets on September 11, he scored two home runs on his 31st and 32nd home runs. He currently ranks second in MLB history with the fewest games to 150 home runs (552). In fewer games (495), only Ryan Howard achieved the feat. This was Judge David's 15th multi-home run game of his career.

With 39 home runs and 98 RBIs, the judge finished the 2021 season batting.373/.544. His.287 batting average and 158 hits were the highest of his career.

Judge George hit his first walk-off hit on October 3, the Yankees' last game of the regular season, allowing Tyler Wade to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and clinch a wild card spot for the Yankees.

Judge At 95.8 mph, he had the highest exit velocity of all major league batters in 2021.

Judge was named a Fielding Bible Award winner for his defensive excellence in the 2021 field for the 2021 season on October 28, 2021. This was his first appearance on the Fields Bible Award in his career. He was the second Yankee outfielder to win a Fielding Bible Award since teammate Brett Gardner. In Outfield Arm Runs Saved, the judge is tied for second place among right fielders.

Judge On November 11, 2021, he received his second Silver Slugger Award. He had a banner season, with 39 home runs, 98 RBI's, and a.387/.544 slash line in 148 games.

Judge was one of the First Team picks for the All-MLB Team on November 23, 2021, at the outfield position. This was Judge John's first appearance after coming off a season in which he led the Yankees in most offensive categories, determined by a fan vote and a committee made up of media members, former players, and baseball executives.

Judge was unsuccessful in securing a long-term deal with the Yankees prior to the 2022 New York Yankees season. According to ESPN, the team paid Judge $17 million in arbitration and a seven-year extension to Judge Brian Cashman. The judge had not disclosed his COVID-19 vaccination status. Cashman refused to comment on whether or not this affected the talks. On June 24, the judge opted out of salary arbitration and signed a one-year, $19 million deal, earning additional $250,000 for winning each of the MVP Award and the World Series MVP Award.

Judge Benjamin Howard, the second fastest player in history to reach his 200th home run, launched a two-run shot off Jon Heasley of the Kansas City Royals on July 30, defeating Ryan Howard.

Judge Ryan Tepera hit a 434-foot home run off reliever Ryan Tepera during a game against the Los Angeles Angels on August 29, a 434-foot home run off reliever. He was the tenth player in Major League Baseball (and the third in Yankees franchise history) to have multiple home run seasons.

Judge Louie Valiant of the Minnesota Twins struck his 55th home run in the first game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on September 7. He made history by winning 55-plus home runs and steal 15-plus bases in a single season by a single season, including Babe Ruth (1921), Sammy Sosa (1998), and Ken Griffey Jr. (1997-98) on the all-time list.

Judge was the third MLB player to reach 60 home runs in a season nine years after Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in a season. Wil Crowe of the Pittsburgh Pirates of the Pittsburgh Pirates had a blast to left field at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2022. He also became the fastest Yankee to do so in 147 games.

Judge Tim Mayza of the Toronto Blue Jays tied for the most home runs in a single season in American League history on September 28.

Judge Jess Tinoco of the Texas Rangers scored his 62nd home run on October 4, setting a new single-season American League home run record.

Judge had 62 home runs, 133 runs scored, 131 RBIs, and 111 walks in 2022, and he batted.425/.686 with 177 hits, 28 doubles, and 19 intentional walks, while taking 16 bases in 19 runs. He appeared in 78 games, 73 games in right field, and 25 games at DH.

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