Witnessing greatness in action is a rare privilege, and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is keenly aware of this fact every time Aaron Judge steps up to the plate. Boone, standing on the top step of the dugout, can’t help but marvel at Judge’s talent and the sheer spectacle of watching him play every day.
On Wednesday, Boone had a front-row seat as Judge smashed his 300th career home run against the Chicago White Sox. The ball sailed 361 feet to left field off reliever Chad Kuhl, solidifying Judge’s position as the fastest player to reach this milestone. Judge achieved this feat in just 955 games, surpassing legends like Ralph Kiner and Babe Ruth in the process.
Quickest to 300 home runs
| Player | Total games |
|---|---|
|
Aaron Judge |
955 |
|
Ralph Kiner |
1,087 |
|
Ryan Howard |
1,093 |
|
Juan Gonzalez |
1,096 |
|
Alex Rodriguez |
1,117 |
|
Giancarlo Stanton |
1,119 |
Judge’s 43rd home run of the season puts him on track for a potential record-breaking performance, surpassing his own single-season record of 62 home runs set in 2022. With improved stats across the board compared to his previous season, Judge is making a strong case for his second American League MVP award.
Teammate Giancarlo Stanton praised Judge’s consistency and growth as a player, emphasizing the special nature of Judge’s career trajectory. As the 13th active player to reach the 300-home run mark, Judge is on track to join the prestigious 500-home run club if he maintains his remarkable pace.
With an average of 51 home runs per 162 games, Judge’s future looks bright as he continues to shine on the diamond. Stanton believes Judge has even greater accomplishments on the horizon, cementing his status as a true baseball legend in the making.
GO DEEPER
On verge of 300 home runs, Aaron Judge is being treated like Barry Bonds — for good reason
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