New York – Yankee Stadium witnessed a historic moment on Tuesday, when Aaron Judge hit the 359th home run of his career, surpassing the legend Yogi Berra (358) and rising to fifth place on the list of New York Yankees’ all-time home run hitters.The home run, connected in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers, was a hit that sent a splitter from Casey Mize towards the right field bullpen. Despite the 12-2 defeat, Judge reaffirmed his place among the legends of the organization.
“Surpassing Yogi is something very special,” Judge confessed after the game. “A historic Yankee, because of what he meant to this organization. Even after his career, he was always present, with the stories we heard. He is the definition of a true Yankee. Every time I appear on a list alongside someone like him, it’s truly remarkable.”
Aaron JudgeThe New Order in Yankees History
With this home run, Judge joins a select group of iconic figures:Since July 29, 1966, when Mantle surpassed Gehrig, the list had remained unchanged. Now, Judge breaks that barrier and, with 44 home runs in the current season, could surpass DiMaggio to take fourth place.
- Babe Ruth – 659 HR
- Mickey Mantle – 536 HR
- Lou Gehrig – 493 HR
- Joe DiMaggio – 361 HR
- Aaron Judge – 359 HR
A Legacy That Transcends Generations
The connection between Judge and the legends of the past is profound. When he hit his 358th home run last week, tying Berra, Judge called him “one of the greatest” in club history.“The way Yogi played, what it meant to the pinstripes… you know how valuable it was to be a Yankee to him. I feel the same way. For me, it’s an honor to wear this jersey. Being on that list is incredible.”
Aaron JudgeEven the Mantle family has expressed their admiration for the New York slugger. Danny Mantle, son of the legend, recently stated:“Judge is my favorite player. He’s incredible, and nobody knows what he can do on any given night. It’s a privilege to watch him. I wish my dad were here, because he would have loved this kind of player.”
Danny MantleWhat’s Coming for Judge
With 359 home runs at age 33, the Yankees captain has a wide margin to continue climbing. His long-term contract with the franchise, added to his offensive consistency, positions him as a solid candidate to approach the historical records of Gehrig, Mantle and, perhaps, Ruth.For now, Judge is enjoying a moment that consolidates him as one of the biggest symbols of the current generation of the Yankees.
