Yankees' Aaron Judge surpasses milestone unmatched by Ken Griffey Jr. and Mark McGwire

The New York Yankees broke out of their slump with a crucial victory over the New York Mets in the Subway Series finale on Sunday. Leading the charge, Aaron Judge continued his stellar performance this season, compiling remarkable statistics that bolster his already impressive career.

Once again etching his name alongside legends such as Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle, Judge has now surpassed MLB icons like Ken Griffey Jr. and Mark McGwire in various records and milestones. His latest achievement came with another home run against the Mets, further cementing his standing among baseball’s elite.

The Yankees‘ captain and star player has been in exceptional form over the past few matchups, with some pundits considering his performance among the most outstanding in recent decades. His achievements offer a beacon of hope to the Yankees’ fan base during a challenging period for the franchise, which has struggled to meet expectations this season.

With his 33rd home run recorded this season, Judge became the first player to tally three seasons (2022, 2024, and 2025) with 30+ home runs before the All-Star break, outpacing both Griffey Jr. and McGwire, who accomplished the feat only twice in their careers. This milestone is further testament to Judge’s impact on the Yankees and his potential candidacy for an MVP award this year.

Judge’s stellar performance over three seasons

While Judge’s current performance in 2025 is garnering widespread attention, it is his remarkable consistency over the past three seasons that truly stands out. His ability to deliver, especially hitting 30+ home runs in the first 90 games of each year, underscores his enduring prowess at the plate. In this season alone, Judge has achieved an astonishing 7.0 WAR, a testament to his exceptional impact on the field.

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Judge’s statistics for 2022, 2024, and 2025:

• 2022: .274/.354/.596 (0.950 OPS), 31 HR, 66 RBI, 69 R, 163 wRC+
• 2024: .310/.430/.693 (1.123 OPS), 32 HR, 83 RBI, 68 R, 211 wRC+
• 2025: .360/.468/.734 (1.202 OPS), 33 HR, 74 RBI, 80 R, 224 wRC+

Judge reflects on Yankees’ series victory over Mets

Following the Yankees’ commanding victory against the Mets in the series finale, Aaron Judge offered insights into the state of the team’s performance. Acknowledging the challenges they face, Judge did not shy away from addressing the struggles of Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza, amid the recent criticism due to their losing streak.

“They’ve got a great ballclub; it starts with their manager. Mendy, I’ve watched him here for years, he’s going to get the boys fired up and ready to go. It’s a great ballclub,” Judge remarked to the assembled media post-game.