Aaron Judge breaks century-old unbelievable record beating Mantle Gehrig and Hornsby in epic chase
Aaron Judge breaks century-old unbelievable record beating Mantle Gehrig and Hornsby in epic chase (Image Source: Getty Images)
Aaron Judge is making headlines again. The New York Yankees star has quietly reached a milestone that only a few legends of baseball have ever touched. This feat is not just about numbers.
It tells a story of talent, hard work, and history being rewritten. But what exactly did Aaron Judge do to join the greatest players ever?
Aaron Judge breaks record beating Mantle Gehrig and Hornsby
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Yankee Stadium in New York, Aaron Judge showed why he is one of the best hitters today. After a great game, Judge's batting average was .392 with 21 home runs.
According to Sarah Langs, a well-known MLB stats expert, this is the second-highest batting average ever for any player with at least 20 home runs after 61 games in a season.
Aaron Judge's record is the best ever in the American League.
Only Rogers Hornsby, who played in 1925, had a better average at .428. Aaron Judge also passed two famous seasons from Mickey Mantle (.389 in 1957 and .379 in 1956) and Lou Gehrig's .386 average in 1930.
This is remarkable because these players are legends who played more than 90 years ago. Aaron Judge is showing modern baseball fans a glimpse of that old era of greatness.
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Aaron Judge has not only broken numbers but also the belief that such feats are impossible today. The game has changed. Pitchers are stronger and faster. Still, Judge manages to shine.
Aaron Judge's past present and future in baseball
Born in Linden, California on April 26, 1992, Aaron Judge encouraged by his college football playing father, Arnold Judge, Aaron became a great athlete. Encouraging Aaron to remain humble and to work tirelessly was his mother, Patty Judge.
Aaron Judge's height and strength as a young man were advantageous to him in baseball. The Yankees chose him in 2013 after he played college baseball for Fresno State.
In 2016, AaronJudge started his MLB career. He has emerged as of the most well-known baseball players ever. Hitting 62 home runs in a season in 2022, Aaron Judge shattered the American League mark.
He is still climbing in 2025. Samantha Bracksieck, Aaron Judge's wife, is totally supportive. Together, they have a daughter. His family sometimes applauds him at Yankee Stadium. According to Aaron Judge, their love keeps him motivated and concentrated.
Aaron Judge aspires ahead to keep breaking records and support the Yankees to win more titles. In interviews, he has said he hopes to be remembered as someone who worked diligently every day and as one of the best.
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