Title: Aaron Judge Makes MLB History with 250th Career Home Run
Subtitle: Judge’s quick ascent to the milestone further cements his place among baseball’s elite sluggers
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New York, NY – Despite a lackluster performance this year, the New York Yankees have found solace in the remarkable achievements of Aaron Judge. The star outfielder added another accolade to his illustrious career, becoming the fastest player in MLB history to reach 250 career home runs.
Judge’s record-breaking moment came during the Yankees’ 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday. In the fifth inning, the slugger blasted a first-pitch leadoff homer, bringing his season total to an impressive 30 long balls and his career total to 250.
Surpassing the previous record holder, Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies, Judge achieved the milestone in just his 810th career game. Howard reached 250 home runs in 855 games, making Judge’s feat even more remarkable. The top five players in this regard also include Ralph Kiner, Harmon Killebrew, and Albert Pujols.
The 31-year-old Judge now finds himself in the company of baseball greats, and his career statistics and achievements validate his status as one of the most formidable sluggers in the game today. Judge boasts a career .586 slugging percentage, which is the highest among all active Major League Baseball players.
Nevertheless, critics argue that Judge, who made his MLB debut at the relatively older age of 24, is not the youngest player to reach 250 home runs. Additionally, his power numbers may have been influenced by the hitter-friendly dimensions of Yankee Stadium. Nonetheless, Judge’s performance and consistency cannot be understated.
This season, Judge is hitting .265/.392/.622, along with 62 runs and 57 runs batted in (RBI). The slugger’s impressive numbers are a strong follow-up to his MVP-winning campaign, during which he broke Roger Maris’ long-standing American League single-season home run record with an incredible 62 home runs in 2017. Unfortunately, Judge experienced a setback earlier this season when he missed almost two months due to a broken toe.
As Judge continues to etch his name in the record books, his impact on the game and his role as a key figure in the Yankees’ lineup remain undeniable. With his prodigious power and unwavering dedication, there’s no doubt that Aaron Judge is destined for even greater heights in the years to come.
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