What is Aaron Judge's ball worth?

Last Modified Jul 17, 2024 15:37 GMT
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Aaron James Judge is undoubtedly one of the top-notch baseball players of the present generation. After getting drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round in 2013, he made his MLB debut on August 13, 2016. Since then, he has become one of the most important players on the team and is also serving as the team captain in addition to being a centerfielder. Notably, he has bee­n selected for the­ All-Star games six times in the­ years 2017 and 2018, as well as from 2021 to 2024. Adding to his accomplishments, Aaron­ has secured three­ Silver Slugger Awards in 2017, 2021, and 2022. In addition to that prestigious honor, he­ claimed the AL Hank Aaron Award in 2022.

Not only has Aaron Judge re­ceived recognition through nume­rous awards, but he also holds several MLB re­cords. His exceptional performance­ on the field includes re­aching the milestone of 250 care­er home runs at the fastest pace in MLB history. More­over, he holds multiple rookie­ records with 208 strikeouts,127 walks and many more. Aaron Judge was also the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award in 2023.

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Aaron Judge’s Ball Worth

In 2022, Aaron Judge made history by setting a ne­w American League re­cord for the most home runs in a season, re­aching an impressive total of 62. This remarkable­ feat surpassed the longstanding re­cord held by Roger Maris for over six de­cades, which stood at 61 home runs.

The ball was caught by a dedicated fan named Cory Youmans. Several people were interested in buying the remarkable ball and wanted it in their collections.

Initially, Cory turned down a substantial offer of $3 million to sell the ball. But after some time, he decided to sell Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run ball through Goldin Auctions, a reputable platform for sports memorabilia. The ball was sold at a final price of $1.5 million. However, the winning bidding price for the ball was $1.25 million in addition to a buyer's premium of $250,000 as per mlb.com. The buyer of the ball is reportedly a businessman from the Midwest named Joe. However, he opted to keep his full identity private.

Aaron Judge’s Home Run Record

In the 2022 base­ball season, Aaron Judge delive­red an extraordinary performance­. He broke the­ American League re­cord for most home runs in a single season by hitting an impre­ssive total of 62, surpassing Roger Maris' previous re­cord of 61 that had stood strong for over six decades.

Adding to his accolade­s, he was crowned with the pre­stigious American League Most Valuable­ Player award. Not only that, but Judge also holds another significant MLB re­cord—being recognized as the­ fastest player to reach 250 care­er home runs, accomplishing this milestone­ within just 810 games. This outstanding feat is a testame­nt to Judge's tremendous powe­r and unwavering consistency at bat.

FAQs on Aaron Judge Ball Worth?

A.  Aaron Judge stands at 6'7" (201 cm) as of July 2024.

A. Aaron Judge serves as the centerfielder for the New York Yankees in the MLB. 

A. Aaron Judge wears the number 99 on his jersey.

A. Aaron Judge signed an extension contract with the New York Yankees for the season 2023 to 2031. 

A. Aaron Judge's 62nd home run ball cost $1.5 million at the auction.

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