Aaron Judge
Professional baseball player, 2017 Rookie of the Year
Born
April 26th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional baseball player played for the New York Yankees. Made debut in 2016 and quickly established a reputation as a powerful hitter. Achieved significant success in the 2017 season by winning the American League Rookie of the Year Award. Led the league in home runs in 2022, setting a franchise record and earning a place in baseball history. Judge recognized for outstanding offensive performance and defensive skills in right field.
2017 American League Rookie of the Year
Led MLB with 62 home runs in 2022
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