Aaron Judge has matched Babe Ruth for the most home runs in a player’s first 1,000 games with the Yankees. Both sluggers hit 321 homers in that span, according to MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch.
It’s just the latest milestone for Judge, who’s currently leading MLB with six homers and 18 RBIs. The Yankees captain has been on an unprecedented power surge over the last three seasons, launching 157 home runs since 2022 — including his American League record 62 in 2022 and 58 last year.
Any time you’re mentioned alongside Ruth, you’re doing something right. What makes Judge’s accomplishment even more impressive is how he’s actually accelerating his production in his early 30s. At 33, he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
The Yankees are banking on that continued production. They made it to the World Series last year but fell short against the Dodgers. Judge’s bat will be crucial if they hope to get back and finish the job this time around.
His recent pace raises some interesting possibilities. If Judge maintains anything close to his current trajectory for a few more seasons and stays healthy, his career home run total could reach truly elite territory. The 157 homers over just three seasons isn’t just impressive — it’s historic.
That’s what makes Judge so special. He’s not just chasing Yankees legends; he’s matching them. And with each milestone he reaches, the next one comes into view.
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