New York Yankees Slugger Aaron Judge Swings Way Into MLB Record Books
Another day, another milestone for Aaron Judge. On Wednesday night in the Bronx, the Yankees captain launched his 50th home run of the season, a towering three-run shot that felt both inevitable and historic. With that swing, Judge didn’t just give the Yankees a lead over the White Sox; he punched his ticket into one of baseball’s most exclusive clubs.
This marks the fourth time Judge has reached the 50-homer plateau in a single season. The only other players in the history of Major League Baseball to accomplish that? A couple of guys you might have heard of: Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa. That’s it. That’s the list. When your name is mentioned in the same breath as the Sultan of Swat, you’re doing something right.
Is Judge In a League Of His Own?
Aaron Judge has his FOURTH career 50-HR season! https://t.co/2TqYAG7KsZ pic.twitter.com/jwvTKSnmf5
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Let’s be real for a second. McGwire and Sosa’s Herculean efforts in the late 90s and early 2000s are often viewed through a different lens these days. This makes Judge’s consistency feel even more remarkable. He and Ruth are now the only two Yankees to ever hit 50 or more home runs in back-to-back seasons. It is a level of sustained power that feels almost mythical, especially in an era of high-velocity pitchers and specialized bullpens.
The blast itself was classic Judge. He turned on a 96.6 mph sinker from Chicago’s Jonathan Cannon and sent it screaming into the Yankees’ bullpen, 392 feet away. The ball left the bat at a blistering 106.9 mph, a reminder that when he connects, it’s an entirely different sound. As he trotted the bases, the Yankee Stadium faithful rose for a standing ovation, a familiar scene for the man who is already fourth on the franchise’s all-time home run list.
An MVP Season For Judge?
This latest feat only strengthens Judge’s case for what would be his third MVP award in four years. While Seattle’s Cal Raleigh is making a compelling argument, Judge’s numbers are simply staggering. He’s not just a slugger; he’s hitting for average, getting on base, and playing stellar defense. He is, without a doubt, the most dominant force in the American League.
In a sport obsessed with statistics, it is easy to get lost in the numbers. But what Judge is doing transcends the box score. We are witnessing a living legend solidifying his place among the giants of the game, one majestic home run at a time. It’s a run that Yankees fans, and baseball fans, won’t soon forget.
