Aaron Judge: A Star in the Making
Early Life and Career
Aaron James Judge, born April 26, 1992, is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Adopted as a child with his older brother, Judge graduated from Linden High School in California in 2010.
MLB Journey
New York Yankees
Judge was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2016 and quickly established himself as a rising star. In his rookie season, Judge broke the American League rookie home run record with 52.
Historical Season
In 2022, Judge had one of the greatest seasons in MLB history. He tied the American League single-season home run record of 61, set by Roger Maris in 1961. Judge also led the league in runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
Personal Life
Judge is known for his humble personality and his dedication to community work. He is involved in several charities that focus on youth development and education.
Stats and Accolades
As of 2023, Aaron Judge has the following stats and accolades:
- 4-time MLB All-Star
- 2-time AL Silver Slugger
- 2017 AL Rookie of the Year
- Co-owner of the AL single-season home run record (61)
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