Aaron Judge threatens his AL home run record with 61-homer pace
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Updated · Fox News · May 10
Aaron Judge threatens his AL home run record with 61-homer pace
10 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 10
The New York Yankees slugger has 15 homers through 40 team games in 2026 after setting the league mark with 62 in 2022.
If he reaches 60 again, Judge would become the first player without a PED association to post multiple 60-homer seasons, surpassing a list otherwise featuring Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.
From 2021-25, Judge hit 250 home runs with a 1.075 OPS, and his career 178 wRC+ ranks behind only Babe Ruth and Ted Williams.
Can Judge's record stats deliver a World Series, the one prize missing from his legendary Yankees career?
Is Aaron Judge, in an era of super-pitchers, quietly building the greatest offensive prime in baseball history?
Aaron Judge’s 2026 Power Surge: Home Run Milestones, MVP Race, and the Yankees’ World Series Hopes
Overview
Aaron Judge has launched into the 2026 MLB season with a historic display of power, quickly establishing himself as one of baseball’s top home run hitters. His performance has been a major reason for the New York Yankees’ strong start, helping the team achieve an AL-best 24-11 record and move 13 games over .500 by early May. Judge’s home run pace, including tying for the league lead with 13 and then 14 homers, highlights his impact. This surge not only boosts the Yankees’ success but also cements Judge’s reputation as a premier force in the league.