Aaron James Judge of the New York Yankees has developed himself into one of the most popular MLB players of recent times. A student of Linden High School and California State University, Fresno, he first appeared on the MLB on August 13, 2016, after being chosen by the team as the #32nd overall pick in 2013. He earned the title of American League Rookie of the Year.
Since then, Aaron Judge has continued to display his impressive playing skills on the field. He has been a part of the MLB All-Star games six times, became the AL home runs leader three times and AL RBI leader two times. Moreover, he has other awards like the AL Hank Aaron Award, three Silver Slugger Awards, the AL MVP Award, and the Roberto Clemente Award in his collection so far in his career.
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Aaron Judge's Hometown
Aaron Judge's hometown is Linden, California, United States. He attended Linden High School and played baseball, basketball, and football as his sports. Following the completion of his high school career, he joined California State University, Fresno, and played college baseball there. He was finally drafted by the New York Yankees as the #32nd overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft.
Aaron Judge’s Birthplace
Aaron Judge was born on April 26, 1992, in Sacramento, California, United States. Judge was adopted two days after his birth by his parents Patty Judge and Wayne Judge, who were both teachers in Linden as per People. They focused on his education and character development since his childhood.
Aaron Judge revealed (via Adoptions with Love) that he does not have any contact with his biological parents and has never felt the need to. He believes his only set of parents are the ones who raised him. He did find some differences between him and his parents in terms of appearances when he was 10 or 11 years old. They explained everything about his adoption to him and he was fine with that.
FAQs on Aaron Judge
A. Standing at an impressive height of 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 282 pounds, he ranks among the tallest MLB players in the league.
A. Aaron James Judge is the real name of Aaron Judge.
A. Throughout his career, Aaron Judge has faced some injury issues including wrist, toe, and oblique injuries. However, he has consistently showcased resilience and the ability to bounce back stronger.
A. On December 20, 2022, Aaron Judge signed a contract with the New York Yankees worth $360 million which spans from 2023 to 2031.
A. Aaron Judge grew up in Linden, California, United States.
