Aaron Judge

About

Outfielder who debuted with the New York Yankees in 2016 after he was originally drafted 32nd overall by the organization in 2013. In 2017, he earned his first All-Star game nod, led the AL in home runs and won the AL Rookie of the Year award. He took home his first career AL MVP award in 2022 after leading the majors with 62 home runs. 

Before Fame

He played baseball, basketball and football for Linden High School and earned All-American honors as a senior in baseball. He was first drafted in 2010 by the Oakland Athletics in the 31st round, but chose to enroll in college at California State University, Fresno.  

Trivia

He won the 2017 MLB Home Run Derby. He hit 62 home runs in 2022, breaking the American League all-time record.

Family Life

He and his older brother John were both adopted by parents Patty and Wayne Judge. Both his parents were teachers. He married his high school sweetheart Samantha Bracksieck in 2021. 

Associated With

He passed Babe Ruth to set the Yankees single-season franchise home record with his 52nd home run in 2017.