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{{Infobox baseball biography |
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|name=Aaron Judge |
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|team=New York Yankees |
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|image=Aaron Judge on September 8, 2016.jpg |
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|image_size=270 |
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|caption=Judge batting for the [[2016 New York Yankees season|New York Yankees in 2016]] |
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|number=99 |
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|position=[[Right Fielder]] |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1992|4|26}} |
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|birth_place=[[Linden, California]] |
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|bats=Right |
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|throws=Right |
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|debutleague=MLB |
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|debutdate=August 13 |
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|debutyear=2016 |
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|debutteam=New York Yankees |
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| statyear = June 11, 2017 |
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|statleague = MLB |
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| stat1label = [[Batting average]] |
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| stat1value = .297 |
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| stat2label = [[Hit (baseball)|Hits]] |
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| stat2value = 87 |
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| stat3label = [[Home run]]s |
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| stat3value = 25 |
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| stat4label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]] |
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| stat4value = 57 |
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|teams= |
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*[[New York Yankees]] ({{mlby|2016}}–present) |
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|awards= |
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* 2× [[AL Rookie of the Month]] (April 2017, May 2017) |
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'''Aaron James Judge''' (born April 26, 1992) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[outfielder]] for the [[New York Yankees]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). Judge played [[college baseball]] at [[California State University, Fresno|Fresno State]], and was drafted by the Yankees in the first round of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft|2013 MLB draft]]. He made his MLB debut in 2016, and won the [[American League]]'s [[Major League Baseball Rookie of the Month Award|Rookie of the Month Award]] for April and May 2017. |
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==Early life and amateur career== |
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Judge was born and raised in [[Linden, California]]. Judge attended Linden High School, where he was a three-sport star. He played as a [[pitcher]] and [[first baseman]] for the baseball team, a [[wide receiver]] for the [[high school football|football]] team, and a [[center (basketball)|center]] for the [[high school basketball|basketball]] team. He set a school record for [[touchdowns]] in football and led the team in [[points per game]] in basketball. In baseball, he was part of the Linden High School team that made the [[California Interscholastic Federation]] Division III playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/05/09/aaron-judge-new-york-yankees|title=Powerful Yankees slugger Aaron Judge stands out, but all he wants to do is blend in|work=Sports Illustrated|first=Stephanie|last=Apstein|date=May 9, 2017|accessdate=May 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nypost.com/2017/05/06/where-aaron-judge-comes-from-explains-who-he-is/|title=Where Aaron Judge comes from explains who he is|first=Zach|last=Braziller|work=New York Post|date=May 6, 2017|accessdate=May 12, 2017}}</ref> |
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Various colleges recruited Judge to play [[college football]], but he preferred baseball. The [[Oakland Athletics]] selected him in the 31st round of the [[2010 Major League Baseball draft]], but he opted to enroll at [[California State University, Fresno]] (Fresno State), to play for the [[Fresno State Bulldogs baseball]] team in the [[Mountain West Conference]]. [[Louisville Slugger]] named him a Freshman [[All-America]]n. He won the 2012 TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby.<ref name=milb>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/sal-notes-yanks-judge-advocates-patience/c-75452194/t-185364810|title=SAL notes: Yanks' Judge advocates patience|work=MiLB.com|author=Ballew, Bill|date=May 15, 2014|accessdate=May 21, 2017}}</ref> Fresno State made both the [[2011 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament|2011]] and [[2012 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament|2012 College World Series]], losing in the Regional round in both years. In his junior year, Judge led the Bulldogs in [[home run]]s, [[double (baseball)|doubles]], and [[runs batted in]] (RBIs).<ref name=nydn/> Judge was named All-[[Mountain West Conference]] in all three seasons he played for the Bulldogs.<ref name=nydn/> |
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==Professional career== |
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===Minor leagues=== |
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The Yankees drafted Judge in the first round of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft]] with the 32nd overall selection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://omaha.com/article/20120703/CWS/707039859/1046|title=Bulldogs' Judge takes College Home Run Derby title|work=Omaha.com|accessdate=March 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/06/05/3330005/big-league-bulldog.html|title= MLB draft: Fresno State's Aaron Judge looks like a first-round pick|work=[[Fresno Bee]]|accessdate=March 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608232121/http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/06/05/3330005/big-league-bulldog.html|archive-date=June 5, 2013}}</ref> Judge signed with the Yankees, receiving a $1.8 million [[signing bonus]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/53469800/|title=Yanks come to terms with first-round pick Judge|work=New York Yankees|accessdate=April 11, 2015}}</ref> He tore a [[quadriceps femoris muscle]] while participating in a [[base running]] drill, which kept him out of the 2013 season.<ref name=milb/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://yankees.mlblogs.com/feature-on-prospect-aaron-judge-in-the-spring-issue-of-yankees-magazine-8a4769cf6044|title=Feature on Prospect Aaron Judge - in the Spring Issue of Yankees Magazine|work=MLB.com / Yankees Magazine|author=Santasiere III, Alfred|date=February 23, 2016|accessdate=May 21, 2017}}</ref> He made his professional debut with the [[Charleston RiverDogs]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] [[South Atlantic League]] in 2014.<ref name=milb/> He had a .333 [[batting average]], .428 [[on-base percentage]] (OBP), .530 [[slugging percentage]] (SLG), and hit nine home runs with 45 RBIs in 65 games for Charleston. The Yankees promoted him to the [[Tampa Yankees]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Florida State League]] during the season, where he hit .283 with a .411 OBP, .442 SLG, eight home runs, and 33 RBIs in 66 games for Tampa.<ref name=nydn>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yankees-prospect-aaron-judge-huge-future-pinstripes-article-1.2140828|title=Yankees prospect Aaron Judge has a huge future in pinstripes|first=Mark|last=Feinsand|work=[[Daily News (New York)|New York Daily News]]|date=March 7, 2015|accessdate=March 13, 2015}}</ref> |
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[[File:Aaron Judge spring training 2015 osceola.jpg|200px|thumb|Judge during Yankees' spring training in 2015]] |
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The Yankees invited Judge to [[spring training]] as a non-roster player in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2015/02/yankees_spring_training_aaron_judge_luis_severino.html|title=Yankees spring training: Aaron Judge, Luis Severino headline non-roster invitees|first=Brendan|last=Kuty|work=NJ.com|date=February 5, 2015|accessdate=March 13, 2015}}</ref> Judge began the 2015 season with the [[Trenton Thunder]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Eastern League (baseball)|Eastern League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20150410/aaron-judge-hits-3-run-homer-as-thunder-open-with-win|title=Aaron Judge hits 3-run homer as Thunder open with win|work=trentonian.com|date=April 10, 2015|accessdate=April 11, 2015}}</ref> After Judge batted .284 with a .350 OBP and 12 home runs in 63 games for Trenton, the Yankees promoted Judge to the [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[International League]] in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/aaron-judge-yankees-top-position-prospect-gets-a-hit-in-first-triple-a-game-1.10571448|title=Aaron Judge, Yankees' top position prospect, gets a hit in first Triple-A game|work=Newsday|accessdate=June 26, 2015}}</ref> He was chosen to represent the Yankees at the 2015 [[All-Star Futures Game]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2015/06/prospects_aaron_judge_and_gary_sanchez_to_represen.html|title=Prospects Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez to represent Yankees in Futures Game|work=NJ.com|accessdate=June 26, 2015}}</ref> The Yankees decided not to include Judge in their [[September call-up]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150828&content_id=145885318&oid=36019|title=Yankees' September call-ups will be 'all hands on deck' - except Aaron Judge: GM Brian Cashman confirms top prospect won't be in the Bronx on Sept. 1|first=Lou|last=DiPietro|work=YES Network|date=August 28, 2015|accessdate=August 28, 2015}}</ref> Judge batted .224 with eight home runs in 61 games for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2015/09/why_yankees_prospect_aaron_judge_struggled_at_trip.html|title=Why Yankees prospect Aaron Judge struggled at Triple-A|first=Brendan|last=Kuty |work=NJ.com |date=September 24, 2015|accessdate=October 7, 2015}}</ref> The Yankees invited Judge to spring training in 2016, and he began the season with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He had a .270 batting average, 19 home runs, and 65 RBIs in 93 games for the RailRiders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17292691/new-york-yankees-release-alex-rodriguez-promote-prospects-aaron-judge-tyler-austin|title=Yanks release Alex Rodriguez, promote Aaron Judge, Tyler Austin|first=Mike|last=Mazzeo|date=August 13, 2016|accessdate=August 15, 2016}}</ref> |
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===New York Yankees=== |
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====2016==== |
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Judge made his MLB debut on August 13, 2016, starting in right field against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/a-rod-final-game-yankees-call-aaron-judge-article-1.2749746|title=After A-Rod’s final game, Yankees call up Aaron Judge and bat him 8th vs. Rays |work=New York Daily News|first=Ebenezer|last=Samuel|date=August 13, 2016|accessdate=August 15, 2016}}</ref> In his first at bat, Judge homered off [[Matt Andriese]]; the previous batter, [[Tyler Austin]], also making his MLB debut, did the same. This marked the first time that two teammates had hit home runs in their first career at bats in the same game.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yankees’ Tyler Austin and Aaron Judge Hit Back-to-Back Homers in Debuts |last=Vorkunov |first=Mike |date=August 13, 2016 |accessdate=August 13, 2016 |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/14/sports/baseball/ny-yankees-tampa-bay-rays-tyler-austin-and-aaron-judge.html?ref=baseball&_r=0}}</ref> Judge also hit a home run in his second MLB game. With this feat, Judge became the second player in Yankees history to hit a home run in each of his first two games. [[Joe Lefebvre]] was the first Yankee to do so in 1980.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nypost.com/2016/08/14/yankees-aaron-judge-shows-off-power-with-encore-day-2-homer/|title=Yankees’ Aaron Judge shows off power with encore Day 2 homer|first=Howie|last=Kussoy|work=New York Post|date=August 14, 2016|accessdate=August 15, 2016}}</ref> Judge's debut season, in which he struck out 42 times in 84 at-bats, ended prematurely with a grade 2 right oblique strain on September 13, 2016 against the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nypost.com/2016/09/14/if-aaron-judges-strange-year-is-finished-he-gets-a-thumbs-up|title=If Aaron Judge’s strange year is finished, he gets a thumbs up|first1=Zach|last1=Braziller|first2=Fred|last2=Kerber|work=New York Post|date=September 14, 2016|accessdate=September 15, 2016}}</ref> |
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====2017==== |
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On March 30, 2017, the Yankees announced that Judge would be the right fielder for [[Opening Day]] against the Tampa Bay Rays.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hoch|first1=Bryan|title=Judge named Yanks' Opening Day right fielder|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/221532256/aaron-judge-makes-yankees-opening-day-roster/?topicId=27118122|publisher=MLB|accessdate=March 30, 2017}}</ref> He had his first multi-home run game on April 28 against the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. One of the home runs had a measured exit velocity of {{convert|119.4|mph}}, the fastest exit velocity for a home run measured by [[Statcast]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Davidoff |first=Ken |url=http://nypost.com/2017/04/29/aaron-judge-making-yankees-believe-anythings-possible/ |title=The Aaron Judge craze hits stunning peak after stunning shot | New York Post |publisher=Nypost.com |date=April 29, 2017 |accessdate=May 3, 2017}}</ref> Judge ended the month of April with 10 home runs, tying the rookie record set by [[José Abreu (baseball)|José Abreu]] of the [[Chicago White Sox]] and [[Trevor Story]] of the [[Colorado Rockies]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Hoch |first=Bryan |url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/227408546/aaron-judge-has-big-april-with-10-homers/ |title=Aaron Judge has big April with 10 homers | MLB.com |publisher=M.mlb.com |date=January 20, 2016 |accessdate=May 3, 2017}}</ref> He was named the [[American League]]'s [[Major League Baseball Rookie of the Month Award|Rookie of the Month]] for April.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mazzeo |first=Mike |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/aaron-judge-wins-al-rookie-month-dominant-april-article-1.3134249 |title=Aaron Judge wins AL Rookie of the Month after dominant April |publisher=NY Daily News |date= |accessdate=May 3, 2017}}</ref> In April, he had a .303 batting average, 10 home runs, 20 RBIs, and a .411 OBP in 22 games.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/amp/sports/baseball/yankees/aaron-judge-wins-al-rookie-month-dominant-april-article-1.3134249 |title=Aaron Judge wins AL Rookie of the Month after dominant April |publisher=NY Daily News |date=May 3, 2017 |accessdate=June 11, 2017}}</ref> |
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On May 2, Judge hit two home runs against the [[Toronto Blue Jays]], giving him 12 through 25 games. Judge became the third Yankees player to hit at least 12 home runs through the team's first 25 games ([[Babe Ruth]] hit 12 in 1921 and [[Alex Rodriguez]] hit 14 in 2007).<ref>{{cite web|title=Aaron Judge hits TV pregame, then 2 more homers in-game|url=http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2017/05/02/227864070/aaron-judges-batting-practice-homer-destroyed-a-new-tv-at-yankee-stadium|publisher=MLB|accessdate=May 2, 2017}}</ref> On May 3, Judge hit his 13th home run of the season, becoming the youngest player to hit 13 home runs within the first 26 games of a season.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hoch|first1=Bryan|title=Aaron Judge's 13th HR a record for young sluggers|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/228141598/aaron-judge-sets-record-with-13th-home-run/|publisher=MLB|accessdate=May 4, 2017}}</ref> |
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On May 22, 2017, the Yankees debuted a cheering section in the right-field seats of [[Yankee Stadium]], called "The Judge's Chambers", three rows in section 104, containing 18 seats.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/look-yankee-stadium-now-has-the-judges-chambers-in-right-field-seats/|title=LOOK: Yankee Stadium now has 'The Judge's Chambers' in right-field seats|first=Matt|last=Snyder|date=May 22, 2017|accessdate=May 23, 2017|work=[[CBS Sports]]}}</ref><ref name=clair>{{cite web |url=http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2017/05/22/231789486/aaron-judge-has-his-own-section-at-yankee-stadium|title=Aaron Judge now has very own Judge's Chambers section at Yankee Stadium|first1=Michael |last1=Clair|first2=Bryan|last2=Hoch|date=May 23, 2017|accessdate=May 23, 2017|work=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> Fans are chosen by the team to sit there, and are outfitted with black robes, wigs, and foam gavels.<ref name=clair/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/79832/every-team-needs-a-judges-chambers-section-and-here-are-some-suggestions|title=Every team needs a Judge's Chambers section, and here are some suggestions|first=David|last=Schoenfield|date=May 26, 2017|accessdate=May 26, 2017|work=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> |
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In a game against the [[Oakland Athletics]] on May 28, Judge hit his first career grand slam, which came off of [[Andrew Triggs]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lee|first1=Jane|last2=Martell|first2=Matthew|title=Yankees break out behind Aaron Judge's 1st slam|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/232921230/aaron-judge-grand-slam-helps-yanks-top-as/|publisher=MLB|accessdate=May 28, 2017}}</ref> The grand slam was the difference in the game as the Yankees won by a score of 9-5. Judge was named American League Rookie of the Month once again for May. In May, he had a .347 batting average, seven home runs, 17 RBIs and a .441 OBP in 26 games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/aaron-judge-named-al-rookie-of-month-for-may-1.13704309 |title=Aaron Judge named AL Rookie of Month for May |publisher=Newsday |date=June 2, 2017 |accessdate=June 11, 2017}}</ref> |
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On June 10, Judge hit a home run that had an exit velocity of {{convert|121.1|mph}}, again setting a new record for the hardest ever measured by [[Statcast]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Tasch |first=Justin |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/video-aaron-judge-hits-hardest-home-run-recorded-article-1.3238014 |title=VIDEO: Aaron Judge hits hardest home run ever recorded |publisher=NY Daily News |date= |accessdate=June 11, 2017}}</ref> The following day, Judge went 4-for-4 with 2 home runs, one of which traveled 495 feet.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hoch|first1=Bryan|title=Aaron Judge crushes a 495-foot HR|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/235754990/aaron-judge-hits-mlbs-longest-hr-in-2017/?topicId=27118122|publisher=MLB|accessdate=June 11, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Uniform number== |
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Judge has worn the unusual [[Uniform number (Major League Baseball)|uniform number]] of 99 since it was given to him during the 2016 spring training<ref name=number>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2016/08/yankees_aaron_judge_on_wearing_99_not_his_favorite.html |title=Yankees' Aaron Judge on wearing 99, not his favorite number |publisher=NJ.com |date= |accessdate=May 3, 2017}}</ref> (higher numbers are often given to young players who are not expected to make the regular-season team). Judge has stated he would prefer either No. 44 ([[List of Major League Baseball retired numbers|retired]] by the Yankees to honor [[Reggie Jackson]]) or No. 35 (worn by [[Michael Pineda]] since 2014), but is not sure whether he would switch if the latter two were to become available.<ref name=number/> |
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==Player profile== |
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Judge is listed at {{convert|6|ft|7|in}} and {{convert|282|lbs}}. Due to his large size and strength, he has elicited comparisons to [[Giancarlo Stanton]], [[Richie Sexson]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-news-blog.com/aaron-judge-comparing-top-yankees-prospect-to-other-players-of-his-stature/|title=Aaron Judge, Comparing Top Yankees Prospect to Other Players of his Stature|last=Mercandetti|first=Vince|accessdate=May 16, 2017}}</ref> [[Dave Winfield]], and [[Willie Stargell]].<ref name=nydn/><ref name=nypost/> |
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==Personal life== |
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Judge was adopted the day after he was born by Patty and Wayne Judge, who both worked as teachers. He has an older brother, John, who was also adopted.<ref name=nypost>{{cite web|url=http://nypost.com/2015/03/11/2-driving-forces-behind-success-of-yanks-prospect-aaron-judge/|title=‘Blessed’ Yankees prospect elicits Stargell, Stanton comps |first=Kevin|last=Kernan|work=[[New York Post]]|date=March 11, 2015|accessdate=March 13, 2015}}</ref> Judge is a [[Christian]] and has posted about his faith on his [[Twitter]] account.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheJudge44/status/853629560331669504|title=Aaron Judge on Twitter: "Happy Easter everyone! He is Risen!"|website=Twitter.com|date=April 16, 2017|accessdate=May 4, 2017}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of Major League Baseball players with a home run in their first major league at bat]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{Twitter|TheJudge44|Aaron Judge}} |
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