Aaron Judge Makes MLB History, Hits 300th Career Home Run in Record Time
ICARO Media Group
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has solidified his place in the annals of Major League Baseball history by becoming the fastest player ever to hit 300 career home runs. The remarkable milestone was achieved during the Yankees' commanding 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on Wednesday night.
Just moments before Judge launched his 300th home run, the White Sox made the controversial decision to intentionally walk the hot-hitting Juan Soto, who had already been setting the field ablaze with his performance. This tactical move, however, seemed to have ignited a fire within Judge.
In a postgame interview with Meredith Marakovits of Yes Network, Judge candidly admitted that the intentional walk had fueled him with determination to showcase his hitting prowess. He recalled his frustration over the decision, stating, "I was mad about the intentional walk, so that kind of fueled it... If they don't want to pitch to you, you gotta come through."
Judge's historic blast came in the eighth inning, a powerful three-run shot that sent the fans into a frenzy. The towering slugger's ability to rise to the occasion and overcome adversity was on full display, cementing his reputation as one of the game's premier power hitters.
White Sox interim manager, Sizemore, had earlier expressed his intention to be cautious in dealing with Judge. Throughout the series, the White Sox had limited Judge's success by meticulously pitching around him and ensuring he didn't add to his home run tally. Yet, in their attempt to neutralize Judge, they unknowingly lit the fuse that propelled him to this momentous achievement.
Judge reached the 300-home run milestone in just 955 career games and 3,431 at-bats, shattering the previous records set by Ralph Kiner and Babe Ruth. In doing so, he has etched his name alongside legends of the sport and cemented his place in baseball history.
Addressing the significance of this accomplishment, Judge humbly acknowledged the iconic status of players like Kiner and Ruth. He stated, "Those are some guys that have done a lot of great things in this game... It's a special group to be in."
With every swing of his bat, Aaron Judge continues to captivate fans and etch his name in the record books. As he continues to leave an indelible mark on the game, the baseball world eagerly awaits the next chapter in his remarkable career.