New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge reached a historic milestone Sunday, blasting his 351st career home run to tie Alex Rodriguez for sixth place on the franchise’s all-time list. The 409-foot solo shot helped secure a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Historic Milestone Reached
Judge’s first-inning homer off Braves pitcher Grant Holmes marked his 36th of the season and eighth in his last 17 games. The Yankees captain acknowledged the significance of matching Rodriguez’s mark: “Just an incredible honor… He’s a legend. One of the best ever players.”
| Yankees HR Leaders | Home Runs | Years Active |
|---|---|---|
| Babe Ruth | 659 | 1920-1934 |
| Mickey Mantle | 536 | 1951-1968 |
| Lou Gehrig | 493 | 1923-1939 |
| Joe DiMaggio | 361 | 1936-1951 |
| Yogi Berra | 358 | 1946-1963 |
| Alex Rodriguez | 351 | 2004-2016 |
| Aaron Judge | 351 | 2016-Present |
Season Home Run Chase
Judge now trails MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh by just two homers. The Seattle catcher recently won the Home Run Derby in Atlanta, adding intrigue to the second-half power-hitting race.
Upcoming AL East Showdown
The Yankees begin a crucial three-game series Monday against division-leading Toronto. Judge’s hot streak could prove pivotal as New York looks to gain ground in the AL East standings.
Judge’s milestone homer continues his remarkable career trajectory that began symbolically – he hit his first MLB home run the day after Rodriguez retired in 2016. Now tied with his childhood idol, Judge continues climbing the ranks of Yankees legends.
