Aaron James Judge is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. Born April 26, 1992, in Sacramento, California, Aaron was the 32nd overall selection in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft by the Yankees. After playing in the minors for roughly three years, Aaron finally debuted in the Major League in 2016.
Currently the 16th captain of the New York Yankees, Aaron is a five-time All-Star, two-time American League (AL) home run leader, AL RBI leader, AL Rookie of the Year in 2017, and AP Athlete of the Year in 2022. He is a three-time Silver Slugger Award winner, an AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2022, and has also won AL Hank Aaron Award.
Well-known for his massive build, coming in at 6 feet 7 inches, Aaron is a powerful hitter and one of the exceptional players in baseball today. A real fan favorite in New York, Aaron will surely be a force in the MLB for years to come.
Which year did Aaron Judge get drafted?
The New York Yankees drafted Aaron Judge in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft with the 32nd overall selection. Aaron was initially drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 31st round of the 2010 MLB draft as an 18-year-old. Still, instead he opted to attend college at the California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), where he played for the Fresno State Bulldogs baseball team in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
Aaron finally made his major league debut in 2016 and quickly ascended to being one of the best players in the league. Aaron won the American League Rookie of the Year award a year after making his debut in 2017.
Who did Aaron Judge make his MLB debut against?
Aaron Judge made his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 13, 2016. His performance in the debut game was one of the most memorable in recent MLB history. He became the first player since 1930 to hit two home runs in his first MLB game and did it in his first two at-bats. The game was played at Yankee Stadium in New York City, where the Yankees won by 8-4.
How many years has Aaron Judge played in MLB?
Yankees stalwart, Aaron Judge, has played in MLB for seven seasons. He made his MLB debut on August 13, 2016 and has played for the New York Yankees ever since. He signed a 9-year contract with the Yankees in December 2022 and thus, he will continue to play for them through the 2031 season.
Here is a breakdown of Aaron's MLB seasons:
| Year | Games | Batting Average | Home Runs | RBIs |
| 2016 | 65 | .284 | 27 | 52 |
| 2017 | 155 | .273 | 52 | 114 |
| 2018 | 112 | .272 | 27 | 67 |
| 2019 | 112 | .284 | 37 | 92 |
| 2020 | 28 | .228 | 7 | 17 |
| 2021 | 148 | .287 | 39 | 98 |
| 2022 | 158 | .302 | 62 | 109 |
FAQs
A. Aaron Judge is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
A. Born on April 26, 1992, in Sacramento, California, Aaron is 31 years old as of 2023.
A. The New York Yankees drafted Aaron Judge in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft with the 32nd overall selection.
A. Aaron Judge currently wears the number 99 jersey for the New York Yankees of MLB. He has worn only one jersey number his entire MLB career.
A. Aaron Judge has been selected to five MLB All-Star games in his career up until now (2023).
A. Aaron Judge made his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 13, 2016.
