Aaron Judge's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Aaron Judge.

Aaron Judge is a professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees. A six-time All-Star and two-time AL MVP, Judge holds the American League record for most home runs in a season with 62, surpassing Roger Maris's long-standing record. His impressive height of 6'7" and weight of 282 pounds make him one of the physically largest players in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1921: Babe Ruth's Home Run Record

In 1921, Babe Ruth set a significant home run record. Aaron Judge joined Ruth and others in MLB history to hit 55-plus home runs and steal 15-plus bases in a single season.

1997: Ken Griffey Jr. Joins Exclusive Club

In 1997, Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the players who had hit 55-plus home runs and steal 15-plus bases in a single season. Aaron Judge joined that club of players.

1998: Sammy Sosa Joins Exclusive Club

In 1998, Sammy Sosa was one of the players who had hit 55-plus home runs and steal 15-plus bases in a single season. Aaron Judge joined that club of players.

2007: Alex Rodriguez's Home Run Streak

In 2007, Alex Rodriguez had a home run streak from September 4–9, the longest by a Yankees player until Aaron Judge matched it.

2011: Western Athletic Conference Title

In 2011, Aaron Judge was part of the Fresno State team that shared the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) regular-season title, won the WAC Tournament, and qualified for the 2011 NCAA Division I baseball tournament.

2012: Yankees Strikeout Record

In 2012, Curtis Granderson set the Yankees record for strikeouts. Aaron Judge broke this record in 2017.

2012: Mike Trout's Rookie of the Month streak

In 2012, Mike Trout won four consecutive AL Rookie of the Month awards, establishing the longest streak. Aaron Judge won three consecutive AL Rookie of the Month awards, tying the longest streak since Mike Trout.

2015: Rookie Strikeout Record

In 2015, Kris Bryant set the rookie record for strikeouts. Aaron Judge broke this record in 2017.

2017: Postseason Record

Aaron Judge struck out 27 times in the 2017 postseason, setting a major league record at the time.

2017: Awards and Honors

In 2017, Aaron Judge received several end-of-season awards, including selection to Baseball America's All-MLB Team, the Players Choice Award for Outstanding AL Rookie, a Silver Slugger Award, and being unanimously voted as the American League Rookie of the Year. He finished second in the voting for the AL MVP Award.

August 9, 2018: Stanton Breaks Exit Velocity Record

On August 9, 2018, Giancarlo Stanton broke Aaron Judge's exit velocity record, launching a home run with an exit velocity of 121.7 miles per hour.

2019: Franchise Home Run Record

On September 8, Aaron Judge hit a home run over Fenway Park's Green Monster for the first time. With this home run, the 2019 Yankees set a new franchise record for most home runs in a single season as a team.

November 23, 2021: Named to All-MLB First 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 during the 2021 season.

September 20, 2022: Judge Hits 60th Home Run

On September 20, 2022, Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run of the season against Wil Crowe of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium, becoming the third MLB player in AL history to reach that milestone and the fastest Yankee to do so in 147 games.

December 30, 2022: AP Male Athlete of the Year

On December 30, 2022, Aaron Judge was voted The Associated Press (AP) "Male Athlete of the Year", edging out Shohei Ohtani in a poll of sports writers and editors. He was also selected as the Time Magazine Athlete of the Year.

September 2023: AL Player of the Month Award

Aaron Judge claimed his third AL Player of the Month Award in September 2023. He batted .417/.565/.869 for September.

May 19, 2024: American League Player of the Week

Aaron Judge was selected as the American League Player of the Week for the week of May 19, 2024, after going 10-for-20 and slugging 1.200 with three home runs and five doubles.

2024: Second MVP Award and World Series Appearance

In 2024, Aaron Judge unanimously won his second MVP award, leading MLB in home runs as the Yankees made their first World Series appearance in 15 years.