62! Judge Rakes the AL Record

10/05/2022 62! Judge Rakes the AL Record

By: Jeff Yoder

Aaron Judge Hits AL Record 62nd Home Run in Yankees’ Win Over Rangers (5-4)

The record-breaker! Move aside, Roger Maris. Aaron Judge is the new American League home run king. The Yankees slugger didn’t wait long on Tuesday before sending a leadoff homer over the left-field wall. The history-making blast came against Rangers’ ace Jesus Tinoco at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. A standing ovation from fans and players alike welcomed Judge across home plate for the single-season AL record with 62 home runs. The Yankees had to rally for the win (5-4), and Judge now sits among home-run royalty.

 

“Getting a chance to do this, with the team we’ve got, the guys surrounding me, the constant support from my family whose been with me through this whole thing … it’s been a great honor.” — Aaron Judge

 

Most HRs in a Single Season

Barry Bonds (SF): 73 (2001)

Mark McGwire (STL): 70, 65 (1998, 1999)

Sammy Sosa (CHI): 66, 64, 63 (1998, 1999, 2001)

Aaron Judge (NYY): 62 (2022)

 

Watch: Aaron Judge Breaks AL Record With 62nd Home Run

 

Judge’s Triple Crown Watch

The historic season for Judge has one final game this afternoon in Houston (4:05 pm ET). The Yankees (99-62) will go for 100 wins, and Judge will still, somehow, have a shot at becoming the first to capture the MLB Triple Crown since Miguel Cabrera (2012) — leader in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. Only 12 players in MLB history have claimed such a feat. Judge needs a perfect day at the plate while hoping Twins 2B Luis Arraez goes cold to swipe the top batting average.

 

Judge’s Triple Crown Ranks

Home Runs: 62 (1st)

RBIs: 131 (1st)

Batting Average: 0.310 (2nd)

 

There’s one game left, and Judge might not be done making history.

 

Additional Storylines

MLB: 15 Facts About Aaron Judge’s Historic Season

SI: Aaron Judge: The Authentic Home Run King

ESPN: The Road to 62: How Aaron Judge Made Home Run History in 2022

NY Times: With His 62nd Home Run, Aaron Judge Makes His Case

 

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