Yankees' Aaron Judge Passes Yogi Berra With 359th Home Run

Aaron Judge continues to cement his legacy as one of the New York Yankees' all-time greats by surpassing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise's all-time home run list with his 359th career homer. Despite injuries that have limited his playing time, the two-time AL MVP and seven-time All-Star has posted an outstanding season, leading the American League in OPS, batting average, WAR, walks, and intentional walks, while chasing Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in home runs. Judge's milestone home run, hit against the Detroit Tigers, highlights his progression toward joining the elite group of Yankees legends Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio, who currently rank above him. At 33 years old and in his 10th MLB season, Judge has displayed remarkable power and consistency, including multiple 55-plus home run seasons. The Yankees are gaining momentum late in the season, with Judge playing a key role as they compete for the top spot in the AL East. If he can maintain his health and improve postseason performance, Judge's place among baseball's all-time greats will be firmly established.