Aaron Judge

Name: Aaron James Judge

Introduction: Aaron Judge is an American professional baseball outfielder who plays for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Known for his towering stature and prodigious power, he has quickly established himself as one of the sport’s biggest stars, breaking long-standing home run records and becoming a multiple-time American League MVP.

Date of birth: April 26, 1992

Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m)

Place of birth: Sacramento, California, U.S. (He was adopted the day after he was born by Patty and Wayne Judge, and grew up in Linden, California.)

Family:

Parents’ names: Patty Judge (adoptive mother, teacher) and Wayne Judge (adoptive father, teacher).
Siblings: John Judge (older adopted brother).
Spouse: Samantha Bracksieck (m. December 2021). She was his high school girlfriend.
Children: No publicly known children.
Relatives: His parents and brother are his immediate family.

Profession: Professional baseball player (outfielder), team captain.

Nationality: American (He is biracial).

Religion: Information not consistently available, but he has publicly mentioned saying a prayer regarding pressure. He also volunteered at his local church during high school.

College or university attended: California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), where he played for the Bulldogs baseball team. He graduated from Linden High School in 2010.

Biography and What Famous For:

Aaron Judge was adopted the day after his birth by his parents, who were both teachers. He grew up in Linden, California, and was a multi-sport star at Linden High School, excelling in baseball, football (as a wide receiver), and basketball (as a center). Despite being recruited by several colleges for football, he opted to focus solely on baseball, attending Fresno State University.

He played college baseball for three seasons, earning All-Western Athletic Conference honors. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 31st round of the 2010 MLB draft out of high school, but chose to attend college. The New York Yankees then drafted him in the first round (32nd overall) of the 2013 MLB draft.

Aaron Judge is most famous for:

Breaking the American League Single-Season Home Run Record: In 2022, he hit 62 home runs, surpassing Roger Maris’s 61-year-old AL record of 61 home runs set in 1961. This historic achievement captivated the baseball world.
Two-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP): He won the AL MVP award in 2022 for his record-breaking season, and again in 2024, both times by unanimous vote.
New York Yankees Captain: Following his record-breaking 2022 season, he re-signed with the Yankees on a massive 9-year, $360-million contract and was named the team’s captain, becoming the first Yankees captain since Derek Jeter.
Rookie of the Year Season (2017): In his first full MLB season, he won the AL Rookie of the Year award by a unanimous vote after hitting an AL-leading 52 home runs (then a rookie record) and becoming the first rookie to win the Home Run Derby.
His Towering Physical Presence: Standing at 6 feet 7 inches and weighing over 280 pounds, he is one of the largest players in MLB history, and his size contributes to his immense power at the plate.
Leading the Yankees to the AL Pennant in 2024: He helped the Yankees reach their first AL pennant in 15 years, a testament to his leadership and performance.

Judge is celebrated for his power hitting, his disciplined plate approach, and his humble and professional demeanor both on and off the field. He has become the “face of the game” for many and is a significant ambassador for baseball. He was recently named captain of Team USA ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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