Aaron Judge is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2016 and won the American League Rookie of the Year Award and finished second in voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award. Judge is the Yankees’ all-time single-season home run leader and the holder of numerous MLB rookie records.
Aaron Judge Biography
Aaron Judge was born on April 26, 1992, in Linden, California and grew up in Linden and nearby Oakdale. He attended Linden High School, where he played football and basketball, in addition to baseball. Judge was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 31st round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft, but he decided to attend Fresno State University instead.
At Fresno State, Judge played college baseball for the Fresno State Bulldogs. As a freshman in 2011, he hit .346 with three home runs and 30 runs batted in (RBIs). He was named the Bulldogs’ Most Valuable Player and a Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball. In 2013, he was named Mountain West Player of the Year and First Team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association.
Judge was drafted by the Yankees in the first round, 32nd overall, of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees on August 13, 2016. In his rookie season, Judge set a new MLB rookie record with 52 home runs and was named an All-Star, won the Home Run Derby, and was named the American League Rookie of the Year.
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Aaron Judge is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He bats and throws right-handed. Judge stands 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall and weighs 282 pounds (128 kg). He was drafted by the Yankees in the first round, 32nd overall, of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.
Judge made his MLB debut with the Yankees on August 13, 2016. In his rookie season, Judge set a new MLB rookie record with 52 home runs and was named an All-Star, won the Home Run Derby, and was named the American League Rookie of the Year. He also finished second in voting for the American League Most Valuable Player Award.
Judge is the Yankees’ all-time single-season home run leader and the holder of numerous MLB rookie records. He has also been a member of the United States national baseball team.
Height, Age, and Net Worth
Aaron Judge is 28 years old. He has a height of 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) and weighs 282 pounds (128 kg). His estimated net worth is around $20 million.
Judge signed a one-year, $684,300 contract with the Yankees in 2016. He was then signed to a one-year, $622,300 contract in 2017. In 2018, he signed a one-year, $6 million contract. He then signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract in 2019. In 2020, he signed a one-year, $10.175 million contract with the Yankees.
Aaron Judge is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has achieved numerous awards and records during his career, including the American League Rookie of the Year Award, the Home Run Derby, and the All-Star Game. He stands 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall and weighs 282 pounds (128 kg). His estimated net worth is around $20 million.
