NY Yankees star Aaron Judge ties historic milestone set before MLB’s founding

Aaron Judge is off to one of the hottest starts of his Major League career, and the numbers back it up. He’s not just stacking up stats; New York Yankees star is rewriting history, matching and breaking records with nearly every game he plays. Most impressively, Judge just tied a mark that predates the founding of MLB itself.

Judge’s dominance this season is undeniable. While he’s no longer leading the league in home runs, his .395 batting average and 81 hits keep him firmly among the league’s elite. He’s also racking up walks at an impressive pace, with 36 free passes already on the board. These numbers place him on multiple all-time lists and reflect one of the most complete offensive stretches in recent memory.

Those two key stats, 81 hits and 36 walks, have helped Judge match a rare milestone set before the modern era of MLB even began. Baseball historians have tracked records dating back to 1876, and Judge now stands as the first player since 1900 to post those numbers before the calendar turns to June.

His historic pace adds momentum to a season where the Yankees are laser-focused on one goal: capturing a World Series title. If Judge keeps this up, he may not only help lead the Bronx Bombers back to October glory, he could also cement one of the greatest offensive starts in baseball history.

Judge reaches more milestones in historic start

Judge continues to etch his name into the MLB record books with another explosive start to the season. He now joins an elite group of players in league history to hit at least 16 home runs within their first 47 games. From a Yankees perspective, Judge’s power surge stands out as one of the most dominant early-season performances in franchise history.

Through the first 45 games, Judge was batting .402 with 15 home runs, just .003 points shy of Jose Ramirez’s current pace and only .009 behind Mickey Mantle’s legendary 1956 mark. But this season isn’t just about chasing legends. Judge has already shattered a nearly 100-year-old Yankees record, underscoring the historic nature of his 2025 campaign.

Judge’s league-leading stats fuel MVP-caliber season

As the season rolls on, Judge continues to deliver at an elite level, anchoring the Yankees’ lineup with both power and consistency. His all-around performance has him leading several major statistical categories across the league, reinforcing his status as a front-runner for MVP.

Here’s a look at Judge’s stat line through 54 games:

• Games Played (G): 54
• At-Bats (AB): 205
• Batting Average (AVG): .395
• Home Runs (HR): 18
• Runs Batted In (RBI): 47
• Runs (R): 51 – AL leader
• Hits (H): 81 – MLB leader
• On-Base Percentage (OBP): .488 – MLB leader
• Slugging Percentage (SLG): .746 – MLB leader
• On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS): 1.234 – MLB leader
• Stolen Bases (SB): 4
• Walks (BB): 36
• WAR (Wins Above Replacement): 4.7 – MLB leader