Aaron Judge Hits 300th Home Run

On August 14, 2024, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees hit his 300th career home run during a 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox, making him the fastest player to reach this milestone in just 955 games and 3,431 at-bats. His historic homer came in the eighth inning as a three-run shot off pitcher Chad Kuhl, following an unusual decision by the White Sox to intentionally walk Juan Soto, setting up Judge for the opportunity. This achievement surpasses previous records held by Ralph Kiner and Babe Ruth, who took 1,087 games and 3,831 at-bats, respectively, to reach 300 home runs. Judge expressed his excitement about the milestone, particularly since it contributed to a significant win after the Yankees had been struggling in the game. His performance continues to solidify his status as one of baseball's elite power hitters, as he also leads the league with 43 home runs this season. The moment is especially poignant as it occurred nearly eight years after Judge hit his first MLB home run.