BREAKING: New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge has just tied baseball legend Joe DiMaggio for fourth place on the Yankees’ all-time home run list with a stunning performance against the Detroit Tigers on September 11, 2025. In a thrilling display, Judge hit two home runs in his first two at-bats, bringing his career total to 361 home runs.
This remarkable achievement comes just two days after Judge surpassed Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place. Now, he stands behind only Babe Ruth (659 homers), Mickey Mantle (536), and Lou Gehrig (493) in the franchise’s storied history.
With former President Donald Trump in attendance to commemorate the 24th anniversary of 9/11, Judge kicked off the scoring with a spectacular 413-foot home run to left-center field off pitcher Tyler Holton in the first inning, marking his 18th home run of the season. This ties a major league record he set himself in 2024 and that of Alex Rodriguez in 2001.
Judge quickly followed up with another home run, a powerful 434-foot blast in the third inning that showcased his incredible talent. The hit, clocked at an exit velocity of 114.9 mph, gave the Yankees a 4-1 lead and solidified Judge’s place in the record books.
Notably, this was Judge’s 45th career multi-home run game, placing him third in Yankees history, trailing only Ruth (68) and Mantle (46). Judge achieved this milestone in just his 1,129th regular-season game and has now hit nine home runs in just 33 games since returning from the injured list last month.
The excitement of the game was palpable, with fans celebrating each of Judge’s home runs and marking a historic day in Yankees history. Holton and Sawyer Gipson-Long became the 272nd and 273rd pitchers to allow a home run to Judge, who has recorded six multi-homer games this season.
As Judge continues to climb the ranks of Yankees legends, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how far he can go this season. The Yankees look to build on this momentum as they push through the remainder of the season.
Stay tuned for more updates on Aaron Judge’s journey and the latest developments in the Yankees’ season!
