Judge broke Joe DiMaggio’s record for most home runs hit by a Yankees rookie with his 30th on July 7. He became the second rookie to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break (the first was Mark McGwire in 1987) and the first Yankee to do so since Alex Rodriguez in 2007.
What is Aaron judge’s rookie home run record?
The 24-year-old tied Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge for the record on Friday night when he hit his 52nd dinger. In 2017, Judge set the previous rookie record, which Mark McGwire held before him with 49.
Who broke McGwire’s rookie HR record?
Aaron Judge caught and passed Mark McGwire in just one sun-splashed afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Judge became the first rookie in major league history to hit 50 home runs, breaking Mark McGwire’s rookie record that had stood since 1987.
When was Aaron Judge rookie of the year?
Most notably, Judge broke the rookie home run record with 52 bombs, three more than Mark McGwire hit in his inaugural season in 1987.
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Top Rookie On Base Percentage.
| Player | Aaron Judge |
|---|---|
| Team | NYY |
| Year | 2017 |
| OBP | .422 |