History of Aaron Judge in Timeline

Aaron Judge is a professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees. Known for his exceptional size and power, standing at 6'7" and weighing 282 pounds, Judge has become one of MLB's prominent figures. He's a six-time All-Star and two-time AL MVP. Judge holds the American League record for most home runs in a single season with 62.

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April 26, 1992: Aaron Judge's Birth

On April 26, 1992, Aaron James Judge, the American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees, was born.

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2007: Alex Rodriguez's Home Run Streak

In 2007, Alex Rodriguez had a home run streak for the Yankees. In 2020, Aaron Judge began the season with five consecutive games with a home run.

2010: Graduation from Linden High School

In 2010, Aaron Judge graduated from Linden High School, where he excelled in baseball, football, and basketball.

2010: Oakland Athletics Draft

In 2010, Aaron Judge was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 31st round of the MLB draft but chose to attend Fresno State instead.

2011: Fresno State Success

In 2011, Aaron Judge's Fresno State team shared the Western Athletic Conference regular season title, won the WAC Tournament, and qualified for the NCAA Division I baseball tournament.

July 2012: Joined Brewster Whitecaps

In July 2012, Aaron Judge played collegiate summer baseball for the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2012: Mike Trout's Rookie of the Month Streak

In 2012, Mike Trout won four consecutive AL Rookie of the Month awards. Aaron Judge would later earn his third consecutive AL Rookie of the Month award, the longest streak since Trout's.

2013: Signed with Yankees and Injury

In 2013, Aaron Judge signed with the New York Yankees for a $1.8 million signing bonus but was sidelined due to a quadriceps injury.

2013: Drafted by the Yankees

In 2013, Aaron Judge was selected by the New York Yankees with the 32nd pick in the first round of the MLB draft.

2014: Professional Debut and Promotion

In 2014, Aaron Judge made his professional debut with the Charleston RiverDogs and was later promoted to the Tampa Yankees.

2015: All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2015, Aaron Judge began the season with the Trenton Thunder, was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.

2015: Statcast Adoption

In 2015, Statcast was adopted, enabling the measurement of exit velocity for home runs. Aaron Judge had the fastest exit velocity for a home run measured by Statcast, until it was broken by Giancarlo Stanton.

August 13, 2016: MLB Debut and Home Run

On August 13, 2016, Aaron Judge made his MLB debut, hitting a home run in his first at-bat against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tyler Austin also hit a home run in his debut in the same game.

September 13, 2016: Injury and Premature End to Season

On September 13, 2016, Aaron Judge's debut season ended prematurely when he was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a grade two right oblique strain.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Aaron Judge made his Major League Baseball debut for the New York Yankees.

2016: International League All-Star Team Selection

In 2016, Aaron Judge was named to the International League All-Star Team but didn't play due to a knee sprain.

May 15, 2017: Featured on Sports Illustrated cover

On May 15, 2017, Aaron Judge appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the headline "All Rise,", marking a significant moment during his rookie season.

November 6, 2017: Named cover athlete for MLB The Show 18

On November 6, 2017, Aaron Judge was announced as the cover athlete for MLB The Show 18, a popular baseball video game.

2017: AL Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Aaron Judge won the American League Rookie of the Year award by unanimous vote and finished second in AL MVP voting.

2017: AL Player and Rookie of the Month

In June 2017, Aaron Judge was named the AL Player of the Month and earned his third consecutive AL Rookie of the Month award.

August 9, 2018: Giancarlo Stanton Breaks Exit Velocity Record

On August 9, 2018, Giancarlo Stanton launched a home run with an exit velocity of 121.7 miles per hour, breaking the record previously held by Aaron Judge.

2019: Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2019, Aaron Judge batted .272/.381/.540 and received the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award for his outstanding defensive performance as a right fielder.

2019: Record for team home runs in a season

On September 8, 2019, Aaron Judge hit a home run over Fenway Park's Green Monster, setting a new franchise record for team home runs in a season for the Yankees.

2020: Injured List Placements

In 2020, Aaron Judge was placed on the 10-day injured list twice due to a right calf strain.

November 23, 2021: Named to All-MLB Team

On November 23, 2021, Aaron Judge was named to the First Team of the All-MLB Team as an outfielder, recognizing his outstanding performance in the season.

September 20, 2022: Judge hits 60th home run

On September 20, 2022, Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium, becoming the third MLB player in American League history to achieve this milestone in a single season.

December 20, 2022: Signed nine-year, $360 million deal with Yankees

On December 20, 2022, Aaron Judge and the Yankees finalized a nine-year, $360 million deal, setting a record for the largest free agent contract in MLB history. Additionally, Judge was named the 16th captain of the Yankees.

December 30, 2022: Named AP Male Athlete of the Year

On December 30, 2022, Aaron Judge was voted The Associated Press (AP) "Male Athlete of the Year" by a panel of sports writers and editors, edging out Shohei Ohtani. This accolade recognized Judge's exceptional performance throughout 2022.

2022: Signed with Yankees and Named Captain

Following the 2022 season, Aaron Judge re-signed with the Yankees on a nine-year, $360-million contract and was named the team's captain.

2022: Appeared on Logic's album Vinyl Days

In 2022, Aaron Judge made an appearance on a 23-second skit on rapper Logic's album, Vinyl Days, with the skit being named after him.

2022: First MVP and AL Home Run Record

In 2022, Aaron Judge won his first MVP award after setting the American League single-season home run record.

August 2023: Signed shoe deal with Jordan Brand

In August 2023, Aaron Judge signed a shoe deal with Nike's Jordan Brand, becoming the fifth active MLB player to endorse the brand.

September 2023: Judge claims AL Player of the Month Award in September 2023

In September 2023, Aaron Judge was awarded his third AL Player of the Month Award. He achieved a batting average of .417/.565/.869 during the month, solidifying his performance.

2023: "The 99 Burger" introduced at Yankee Stadium

During the 2023 season, Legends Hospitality at Yankee Stadium introduced "The 99 Burger," a California-inspired food item named after Aaron Judge's uniform number. Only 99 burgers are made for each home game.

March 2024: Named face of Ralph Lauren fragrance

In March 2024, Aaron Judge became the face of Ralph Lauren's new fragrance, "Polo Est. 67 Eau de Toilette", and their "Design Your Dreams" ad campaign.

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April 2024: Partnered with Prime energy drink

In April 2024, Aaron Judge partnered with Logan Paul and KSI to endorse their energy drink, Prime.

2024: Guest starred on Rubble & Crew

In 2024, Aaron Judge and his two dachshunds appeared as guest stars on an episode of Rubble & Crew, a PAW Patrol spin-off, with his wife voicing their dog Penny.

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2024: Second MVP Award

In 2024, Aaron Judge won his second MVP award by unanimous vote and the Yankees won their first AL pennant in 15 years.

January 2025: Birth of his daughter

In January 2025, Aaron Judge and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, welcomed their first child, a daughter.

April 14, 2025: Judge named captain of Team USA

On April 14, 2025, Aaron Judge was announced as the captain of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa revealed the decision on MLB Network, and Judge expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity.