Aaron Judge has shattered several records in MLB—especially with his historic 2022 season—and continues to build a legacy as one of the most powerful and consistent sluggers in modern baseball.
Here’s a rundown of the major records and milestones he’s set:
⚾ 1. American League Home Run Record (2022) 62 Home Runs in a single season, breaking Roger Maris' long-standing AL record of 61 set in 1961.
This made Judge the single-season home run king of the American League.
🗣️ This also sparked debate on whether Judge should be considered the “real” home run king, as the National League leaders (Bonds, McGwire, Sosa) played in the steroid era.
🧢 2. Most Home Runs by a New York Yankee in a Season Surpassed legends like Babe Ruth (60 HRs in 1927) and Roger Maris (61 HRs in 1961).
Became the all-time single-season HR leader in one of baseball’s most storied franchises.
📈 3. Fastest to Hit 250 Career Home Runs In August 2023, Judge became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 250 home runs, doing it in just 810 games.
He broke the previous record held by Ryan Howard (855 games).
🎯 4. Multiple Stat-Leading Seasons In 2022, he led MLB in:
Home Runs (62)
Runs Scored (133)
RBIs (131)
OPS (1.111)
Total Bases (391)
WAR (10.6)
👑 5. AL MVP Award (2022) Won American League MVP unanimously for his record-setting 2022 season.
Became the first Yankee to win MVP since Alex Rodriguez in 2007.
💪 6. Most Multi-Homer Games in a Season (Yankees Record) In 2022, Judge had 11 multi-homer games, setting a franchise record.
📊 Bonus Milestones: Home Run Leader: Led MLB in home runs in multiple seasons (2022, 2023).
Rookie Records (2017): Set MLB rookie HR record (52) at the time, later surpassed by Pete Alonso.
First Yankee Captain Since Jeter (2023): Named captain of the Yankees—the first since Derek Jeter retired in 2014.
Bottom line? Aaron Judge is not just a home run machine—he’s a record-breaker, leader, and the face of the Yankees. And at just 6’7”, he’s literally and figuratively one of the biggest stars in baseball.
Aaron Judge’s key baseball records:
ReplyDeleteSet the American League single-season home run record with 62 homers in 2022, breaking Roger Maris’s 1961 record.
Became the second-fastest player to reach 200 career home runs.
Won the 2022 AL MVP Award with outstanding stats (.311 average, 133 runs, 131 RBIs).
Named to the 2022 All-MLB Team and was AP Male Athlete of the Year.
His 2022 season is one of the most remarkable power-hitting performances in MLB history.
Aaron Judge has shattered several records in MLB—especially with his historic 2022 season—and continues to build a legacy as one of the most powerful and consistent sluggers in modern baseball.
ReplyDeleteHere’s a rundown of the major records and milestones he’s set:
⚾ 1. American League Home Run Record (2022)
62 Home Runs in a single season, breaking Roger Maris' long-standing AL record of 61 set in 1961.
This made Judge the single-season home run king of the American League.
🗣️ This also sparked debate on whether Judge should be considered the “real” home run king, as the National League leaders (Bonds, McGwire, Sosa) played in the steroid era.
🧢 2. Most Home Runs by a New York Yankee in a Season
Surpassed legends like Babe Ruth (60 HRs in 1927) and Roger Maris (61 HRs in 1961).
Became the all-time single-season HR leader in one of baseball’s most storied franchises.
📈 3. Fastest to Hit 250 Career Home Runs
In August 2023, Judge became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 250 home runs, doing it in just 810 games.
He broke the previous record held by Ryan Howard (855 games).
🎯 4. Multiple Stat-Leading Seasons
In 2022, he led MLB in:
Home Runs (62)
Runs Scored (133)
RBIs (131)
OPS (1.111)
Total Bases (391)
WAR (10.6)
👑 5. AL MVP Award (2022)
Won American League MVP unanimously for his record-setting 2022 season.
Became the first Yankee to win MVP since Alex Rodriguez in 2007.
💪 6. Most Multi-Homer Games in a Season (Yankees Record)
In 2022, Judge had 11 multi-homer games, setting a franchise record.
📊 Bonus Milestones:
Home Run Leader: Led MLB in home runs in multiple seasons (2022, 2023).
Rookie Records (2017): Set MLB rookie HR record (52) at the time, later surpassed by Pete Alonso.
First Yankee Captain Since Jeter (2023): Named captain of the Yankees—the first since Derek Jeter retired in 2014.
Bottom line?
Aaron Judge is not just a home run machine—he’s a record-breaker, leader, and the face of the Yankees. And at just 6’7”, he’s literally and figuratively one of the biggest stars in baseball.