Aaron Judge surpasses Yogi Berra with his 359th HR and takes over 5th place in Yankees home runs

New York. The history of the New York Yankees is full of legends, but this Tuesday, at Yankee Stadium, a new chapter was written when Aaron Judge hit the 359th home run of his career, surpassing the iconic Yogi Berra (358) and taking the fifth historical place on the franchise’s all-time home run list.

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The hit came in the first inning of the duel against the Detroit Tigers, when Judge sent a splitter from Casey Mize towards the right field bullpen. Despite the 12-2 defeat, the Yankees captain lived a historic night, reaffirming his place among the legends of the organization.

“Surpassing Yogi is something very special,” Judge confessed after the game. “A historical Yankee, because of what he meant to this organization. Even after his career, he was always present, with the stories we heard. He is the definition of a true Yankee. Every time I appear on a list alongside someone like him, it’s truly remarkable.”

The New Order in Yankees History

With this home run, Judge joins an exclusive group of immortal names:

Babe Ruth – 659 HR
Mickey Mantle – 536 HR
Lou Gehrig – 493 HR
Joe DiMaggio – 361 HR
Aaron Judge – 359 HR

Since July 29, 1966, when Mantle surpassed Gehrig, the historical list had remained unchanged. Now, Judge breaks that barrier and, with 44 home runs in the current season, everything indicates that he could soon reach and surpass DiMaggio to place himself in fourth place.

A Legacy That Transcends Generations

The connection between Judge and the legends of the past is profound. When he connected his 358th home run last week in Chicago, tying Berra, the captain called him “one of the greatest” in the club’s history.

“The way Yogi played, what it meant for the pinstriped uniform… you know how valuable it was to be a Yankee for him,” Judge explained. “I feel the same way. For me it’s an honor to wear this shirt. Being on that list is incredible”.

Even the Mantle family has expressed their admiration for the New York slugger. Danny Mantle, son of the legend, recently stated:

“Judge is my favorite player. He’s incredible, and nobody knows what he can do on any given night. It’s a privilege to watch him. I wish my dad were here, because he would have loved this type of player.”

What’s Coming for Judge

With 359 home runs at age 33, the Yankees captain still has a wide margin to continue climbing positions. His long-term contract with the franchise, added to his offensive consistency, places him as a solid candidate to approach the historical records of Gehrig, Mantle and, perhaps someday, Ruth. For now, Judge is enjoying a moment that consolidates him as one of the biggest symbols of the current generation of the Yankees and an undisputed reference in modern baseball.