Aaron Judge beats DiMaggio and climbs into Yankees’ top 4

Aaron Judge doesn’t just hit home runs—he topples legends. The Yankees captain etched his name deeper into franchise lore by blasting his 362nd homer in the big leagues. That solo shot, delivered in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Was the perfect punctuation mark for a moment that now belongs to Bronx history.

The comparison to Joe DiMaggio isn’t casual. The iconic No. 5 hit his final home run in 1951—also against the Red Sox. More than seventy years later, Aaron Judge rewrites the fiercest rivalry in baseball with a milestone that places him as the fourth all-time home run hitter in Yankees history.

Among the Bronx’s elite

According to ESPN stats cited by Marca USA, Aaron Judge now trails only Babe Ruth (659), Mickey Mantle (536), and Lou Gehrig (493). And he’s doing it in a season that feels like a personal masterpiece, even if the team isn’t at its peak.

 

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Aaron Judge, now 33, leads MLB with a .324 batting average and a 1.120 OPS. In 137 games played, he’s racked up 47 home runs, 28 doubles, 101 RBIs, and 104 walks. Over his last 15 games, his slash line reads .347/.500/.796—a clear sign that he’s in one of the hottest stretches of his career.

A steady climb

Just days earlier, Aaron Judge had passed Yogi Berra to claim fifth place on the Yankees’ all-time home run list. The climb has been relentless, and now every swing carries historical weight. Manager Aaron Boone summed it up with a line that’s already making the rounds. “It’s a privilege to watch from the front row as Aaron Judge rewrites Yankees history.”

Beyond the stats, Aaron Judge is building something bigger: legacy. One that’s written with every roar from Yankee Stadium, every ball that clears the fence, and every name he leaves behind in the record books.

 

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