Aaron Judge Offers Candid Confession Ahead of First Father’s Day originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As important as a primetime showdown with the rival Boston Red Sox is, one can’t fault New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge for having a little something extra on his mind Sunday night.

According to USA Today, Judge is the only player in modern-era baseball, which dates to 1901, to have this many homers (23) with so high a batting average (.396) in his team's first 64 games.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game from June 11, 2025 on ESPN.

When Judge teed off on a 2-0, 94.3-mph fastball from Royals rookie left-hander Noah Cameron that was almost center cut below the belt, Yankees manager Aaron Boone sped from his dugout perch to make sure he had a great look.

For the second time this season, a veteran right-hander has cleared waivers and returned to the WooSox after being designated for assignment.

Aaron Judge's remarkable performances during the regular season have ignited excitement among Yankees fans. His exceptional play has drawn comparisons and even joined Babe Ruth and matched a former Pittsburgh Pirates star.

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge recently became a father this year. The multi-time American League MVP and wife Samantha welcomed their first child, Nora Jane, on January 27, 2025.