Aaron Judge's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Aaron Judge.
Aaron Judge is a prominent American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees. Renowned for his exceptional power and towering physique (6'7", 282 lbs), he holds the American League record for most home runs in a season with 62, surpassing Roger Maris's long-standing record. A six-time MLB All-Star and two-time American League MVP, Judge is a dominant force in baseball and a key player for the Yankees.
1921: Babe Ruth's 55+ Home Run and 15+ Stolen Bases Season
In 1921, Babe Ruth had a season with 55+ home runs and 15+ stolen bases, a feat later matched by Judge.
1921: Babe Ruth's Record
In September, Aaron Judge surpassed Babe Ruth's 1921 single-season record for most home runs hit by a Yankees player at his home ballpark.
1956: Mickey Mantle Wins AL MVP Award Unanimously
In 1956, Micky Mantle won the AL MVP Award unanimously; Aaron Judge later became the second Yankee to achieve this honor.
1997: Ken Griffey Jr.'s 55+ Home Run and 15+ Stolen Bases Season
In 1997, Ken Griffey Jr. had a season with 55+ home runs and 15+ stolen bases, a feat later matched by Judge.
1998: Sammy Sosa's 55+ Home Run and 15+ Stolen Bases Season
In 1998, Sammy Sosa had a season with 55+ home runs and 15+ stolen bases, a feat later matched by Judge.
2007: Alex Rodriguez's Home Run Streak
In 2007, Alex Rodriguez had a five-game home run streak for the Yankees, the longest by a Yankee player before Judge.
2011: Fresno State
In 2011, Aaron Judge was part of the Fresno State team that shared the Western Athletic Conference regular season title, won the WAC Tournament, and qualified for the 2011 NCAA Division I baseball tournament and was named a Freshman All-American.
2012: Curtis Granderson's Yankee Strikeout Record
In 2012, Curtis Granderson set the Yankees record for strikeouts which Aaron Judge broke in 2017.
2012: Mike Trout Streak
In 2012, Mike Trout set the record of four consecutive AL Rookie of the Month awards.
2015: Kris Bryant's Rookie Strikeout Record
In 2015, Kris Bryant set a rookie strikeout record that Aaron Judge would later break in 2017.
2017: ALDS Strikeouts
In 2017, Aaron Judge set an ALDS record striking out 16 times in the series.
2017: Home Run Derby Winner
In 2017, Aaron Judge won the Home Run Derby, becoming the first rookie to win the Derby outright and was touted as a potential "face of the game" by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.
2017: Player of the Week
In June 2017, Aaron Judge was named AL Player of the Week. His week ended with him leading the AL in all three Triple Crown categories.
2018: All-Star Game
In 2018, Aaron Judge was named a starting outfielder for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, hitting a solo home run off Max Scherzer.
2019: Home Run Over Green Monster
In 2019, Aaron Judge hit a home run over Fenway Park's Green Monster for the first time, contributing to the Yankees setting a new franchise record for most team home runs in a single season.
November 23, 2021: All-MLB First Team Selection
On November 23, 2021, Judge was named to the First Team of the All-MLB Team as an outfielder, capping off a season where he also won a Fielding Bible Award and a Silver Slugger Award.
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, becoming the third MLB player in AL history to reach that milestone, 95 years after Babe Ruth.
December 20, 2022: Yankees Sign Judge to Record-Breaking Deal
On December 20, 2022, Judge and the Yankees agreed to a nine-year, $360 million deal, the largest free-agent contract in MLB history. Judge was also named the 16th captain of the Yankees the following day.
December 30, 2022: AP Male Athlete of the Year
On December 30, 2022, Judge was voted The Associated Press "Male Athlete of the Year", and was also selected as the Time Magazine Athlete of the Year.
2022: Strong Start to 2022 Season
In 2022, Judge had a strong start to the season, slashing .293/.361/.600 in April with six home runs.
2022: MLB Leader in Home Runs, Runs Scored, and RBI
In 2022, Judge led the major leagues with 62 home runs, 133 runs scored, and 131 RBI, also batting .311/.425/.686.
2022: All-Star Selection
In 2022, Judge was elected as a starter for the MLB All-Star Game, receiving the most fan votes in the American League, marking his second successive and fourth overall All-Star selection.
May 2023: American League Player of the Month
In May 2023, Judge won the American League Player of the Month Award after hitting .342/.474/.882 with 12 home runs.
July 2023: AL Player of the Month Award
In July 2023, Judge claimed the AL Player of the Month Award after hitting .333/.436/.806 with 13 home runs.
September 2023: Third AL Player of the Month Award
In September 2023, Judge claimed his third AL Player of the Month Award, batting .417/.565/.869 for the month.
2023: Multiple Home Run Games and Player of the Week Award
In 2023, Judge had multiple standout performances, including hitting three home runs against the Washington Nationals on August 23 and repeating the feat against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 22. Judge won his second AL Player of the Week Award on September 24.
2023: Roberto Clemente Award and All-MLB Team Selection
In 2023, Judge was honored with the Roberto Clemente Award for his charity work and was selected to the All-MLB Team for the third successive year.
2023: First Game as Yankees Captain
On 2023 MLB Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, Judge made his first regular season appearance as the Yankees' captain and hit a home run in his first at-bat.
May 19, 2024: American League Player of the Week
For the week of May 19, 2024, Judge was selected as the American League Player of the Week after going 10-for-20 with three home runs and five doubles.
2024: Continued Success in 2024
In 2024, Judge received his second AL Player of the Week award. He raised his batting average to over .300 and led the majors in home runs, runs batted in, and OPS by the end of June. Judge also won the AL Player of the Month Award for June.
2024: All-Star Game Selection
In 2024, Judge was announced as a starting outfielder for the American League in the MLB All-Star Game after receiving the most votes.
