Aaron Boone is the current manager of the New York Yankees and a former MLB infielder. He played for 13 seasons (1997-2009). Boone is primarily known for his memorable walk-off home run in the 2003 ALCS, securing the Yankees' victory.
On March 9, 1973, Aaron John Boone was born. He is an American professional baseball manager and former infielder.
In 1991, the California Angels selected Aaron Boone in the MLB draft, but he did not intend to sign a professional contract.
In 1993, Aaron Boone played collegiate summer baseball for the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was named a league all-star and helped lead Orleans to the league championship.
In 1994, Aaron Boone was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the third round of the MLB draft.
In June 1997, Aaron Boone made his MLB debut and was ejected from the game after being called out sliding into home.
In 1997, Aaron Boone began his 13-season career in Major League Baseball (MLB).
In October 1998, Aaron Boone's wife, Laura Cover, was a Playboy Playmate (Miss October 1998).
On the last day of the 1998 season, the Reds started the only MLB infield composed of two sets of brothers: Stephen Larkin, Bret Boone, Barry Larkin, and Aaron Boone.
On September 22, 2002, Aaron Boone hit the last home run in Riverfront Stadium in the eighth inning of the Reds' 4–3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
On July 31, 2003, the New York Yankees acquired Aaron Boone from the Reds for Brandon Claussen, Charlie Manning, and cash.
During Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series (ALCS), Aaron Boone hit a walk-off home run in the 11th inning, which gave the Yankees a 6–5 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
In 2003, Aaron Boone hit the winning walk-off home run of the 2003 American League Championship Series for the Yankees.
In January 2004, Aaron Boone tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a pick-up basketball game, violating his MLB player contract.
On February 27, 2004, after trading for Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees released Aaron Boone.
In June 2004, Aaron Boone signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.
In 2005, after missing the entire 2004 season, Aaron Boone played 154 games for the Cleveland Indians, batting .243 with 16 home runs.
On December 29, 2006, Aaron Boone signed a one-year contract with the Florida Marlins.
In 2006, Aaron Boone played his second season with the Cleveland Indians, batting .251 with seven home runs.
On December 6, 2007, Aaron Boone signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.
In 2007, Aaron Boone played 69 games for the Florida Marlins, batting .286.
On December 18, 2008, Aaron Boone signed a one-year deal with the Houston Astros.
In 2008, Aaron Boone played 104 games for the Washington Nationals, hitting .241 with 6 home runs.
In March 2009, Aaron Boone underwent open-heart surgery to replace a bicuspid aortic valve.
2009 was the last time the Yankees had been to the World Series before their 2024 appearance.
Aaron Boone had open-heart surgery in 2009 to replace a bicuspid aortic valve.
In 2009, Aaron Boone concluded his 13-season career in Major League Baseball (MLB).
In 2009, Aaron Boone played in only 10 games for the Houston Astros, reaching base only once.
In 2009, Aaron Boone served as a guest analyst for the MLB Network coverage of the ALCS.
On February 23, 2010, Aaron Boone announced his retirement and became an analyst for ESPN.
In 2010, Aaron Boone became an analyst for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball and Baseball Tonight.
In 2012 was the last time the Yankees won the AL East Title before the 2019 season.
In 2014, Aaron Boone called the World Series for ESPN Radio with Dan Shulman.
In 2015, Aaron Boone called the World Series for ESPN Radio with Dan Shulman.
In 2016, Aaron Boone became a color commentator on Sunday Night Baseball with Dan Shulman and Jessica Mendoza.
On December 4, 2017, Aaron Boone was hired as the manager of the New York Yankees.
In 2017, Aaron Boone ended his role as an analyst for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball and Baseball Tonight.
Through 2017, Aaron Boone continued to call World Series games for ESPN Radio with Dan Shulman.
On March 29, 2018, the Yankees started the season with a 6–1 win against the Toronto Blue Jays, marking Aaron Boone's first game as manager.
On September 2, 2018, Aaron Boone was suspended for one game for making illegal contact with an umpire.
On October 3, 2018, Aaron Boone secured his first postseason win as a manager, leading the Yankees to defeat the Oakland Athletics 7–2 in the American League Division Series.
On March 28, 2019, The Yankees started the 2019 season with a 7–2 win against the Baltimore Orioles.
On September 19, 2019, after winning against the Los Angeles Angels, the Yankees clinched the American League East for the first time since 2012, also earning their 100th win.
Following the 2019 season, Aaron Boone was named a finalist for the American League Manager of the Year award.
In March 2021, Aaron Boone had surgery to implant a pacemaker.
During the 2021 season, the Yankees had a streaky season, ultimately losing the wild card game to the Boston Red Sox.
In 2022, Aaron Boone was ejected from nine games and the Yankees were swept by the Houston Astros in the ALCS.
On May 26, 2023, MLB suspended Aaron Boone for one game for his conduct towards umpires after his fourth ejection of the season.
On September 24, 2023, the Yankees were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time under Aaron Boone's management.
On November 8, 2024, the Yankees exercised the 2025 option clause for Aaron Boone.
Before the 2025 regular season began, Aaron Boone and the Yankees agreed to a two-year contract extension.
Following the 2021 season, Aaron Boone signed a three-year contract with the Yankees with a club option for 2025.
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