Aaron Judge Ties Yogi Berra on Yankees’ All-Time Home Run List

The New York Yankees faced a disappointing end to their series against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, falling 3-2 in a game that denied them a chance to sweep the season series against the American League’s bottom team. Despite the loss, Aaron Judge’s first-inning home run provided a bright spot, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Judge’s Milestone Home Run

Judge’s home run was his second in as many days, bringing his season total to 43. More importantly, it tied him with Yankees legend Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise’s all-time home run list, each with 358 career homers.

Reflections on Yogi Berra

“The most important thing’s trying to get a win, especially when you can finish off a series sweep right there, so not getting that kind of stings,” Judge said, reflecting on the game. “But you get a chance to tie one of the greatest — if not the greatest — Yankee in homers is pretty special.”

Judge has long admired Berra’s legacy, noting the importance of the jersey he wears. “The way Yogi played the game, what he meant to the pinstripes — you knew how much it meant, being a New York Yankee, to him. I feel the same way. I’m honored to wear this jersey,” he added.

Manager’s Praise

Yankees manager Aaron Boone echoed Judge’s sentiments, saying, “It’s the company he belongs in. When he came into the dugout, I yelled ‘Yogi’ out to him. He’s certainly earned his way into those rarified-air names with the career he’s put together so far.”

Judge’s Journey

Drafted by the Yankees as the 32nd overall pick in 2013, Judge made his MLB debut on August 13, 2016. Although he didn’t interact extensively with Berra, he heard many stories from veterans who revered the Hall of Famer. “A lot of the veteran guys talked highly of him,” Judge recalled. “He was a special individual.”

Yogi Berra’s Legacy

Yogi Berra, who passed away on September 22, 2015, at the age of 90, was a monumental figure in baseball history. His illustrious career included 18 All-Star selections, 10 World Series championships, and three American League MVP awards. The Yankees retired his No. 8 jersey and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.

Looking Ahead

Judge, now 33, continues to carve out his own legacy in the sport. Boone remarked, “He’s as good as we’ve seen in this generation,” highlighting Judge’s accolades as a seven-time All-Star, two-time MVP, and the holder of the AL single-season home run record. As Judge ties his name to a Yankees great, he looks to further his own storied career.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.