Aaron Judge Makes History with 300th Home Run for the New York Yankees

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On Wednesday, August 16, 2024, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 300th career home run, making him the fastest player to reach that milestone.

Judge's home run came in the first inning of the Yankees' game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium. The solo shot off Tigers starter Eduardo Rodriguez landed in the left-field bleachers.

Judge's Historic Season

Judge's 300th home run is an exclamation point on another outstanding season for the 32-year-old outfielder. He leads the American League in home runs (50), RBIs (120), and walks (100).

Judge is also on pace to break the American League record for home runs in a season, which is currently held by Barry Bonds (73).

Historical Significance

Judge is just the seventh player to hit 300 home runs for the Yankees, joining an exclusive club that includes Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Alex Rodriguez, and Mark Teixeira.

He is also the fastest player to reach 300 home runs, doing so in just 792 games.

Expert Analysis

ESPN analyst and former Yankees player David Cone called Judge's achievement "truly remarkable."

"Aaron Judge is a generational talent," Cone said. "He has the potential to be one of the greatest hitters of all time."

Yankees manager Aaron Boone agreed, saying that Judge is "a special player who is only getting better."

Game Recap

The game between the Yankees and Tigers went on to be a high-scoring affair, with the Yankees eventually winning 12-8.