Aaron Judge’s Remarkable Rise: 62 Home Runs, MVP Honors and Yankees Captain
How did Aaron Judge go from a prospect surrounded by questions to a New York Yankees captain, MVP and record-breaking home run hitter? Explore the rise of one of Major League Baseball’s most intimidating superstars.
From Linden, California, and Fresno State to the Yankees organization, Judge faced doubts about his size, durability and ability to hit Major League pitching. Early strikeouts, injuries and the pressure of playing in New York made his path to stardom anything but certain.
Follow his breakout rookie season, his decision to bet on himself and his historic pursuit of Roger Maris’ American League single-season record, culminating in 62 home runs.
Beyond the power, discover how Judge became the first Yankees captain since Derek Jeter and a cornerstone of New York’s future. His MVP legacy is already remarkable, but his story is still being written.
Is Aaron Judge already one of the greatest Yankees of all time? Share your thoughts in the comments—and tell us how many more historic seasons you think he has ahead.
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Timeline
00:00:The Scary Truth About Aaron Judge
00:43:Growing Up in Linden, California
01:29:The NFL-Sized Baseball Prospect
02:18:The Yankees Draft Aaron Judge
03:03:His First MLB Struggles
03:55:The Rookie Season That Shocked Baseball
04:56:Injuries, Doubt and New York Pressure
05:49:Aaron Judge Bets on Himself
06:42:Chasing Roger Maris and 62 Home Runs
07:33:Becoming Yankees Captain
08:17:Aaron Judge’s MVP Legacy
09:02:The Scary Part About Aaron Judge