Aaron Judge Passes Yogi Berra on Yankees Home Run List

Listen up Yankee fans. On a chilly Tuesday night in the Bronx, Aaron Judge did what Aaron Judge does. One swing and history was made. The Captain launched career home run number 359, passing none other than Yogi Berra. Let that sink in. Yogi, a ten time World Series champ, a Yankees icon, a guy whose name is carved into the DNA of this franchise. Judge just moved ahead of him. Fifth all time in Yankees history. That’s not just a stat, that’s a legacy marker.

The blast came off Tigers pitcher Casey Mize. Full count. Judge locked in. Splitter hung for a second too long. The result? A missile to right center, clocked at 110.6 MPH off the bat, soaring 412 feet into the night. Bronx went absolutely nuts. It wasn’t just another home run, it was Judge planting his flag even deeper into Yankees lore. That was his 44th homer of the 2025 season and counting. This guy isn’t slowing down.

A Historic Judgian Blast 🫡

Aaron Judge is now 5th on the all-time homer leaders list in franchise history 🤝 pic.twitter.com/tZZ7CKKC27 — New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 9, 2025

Chasing Legends One Swing at a Time

Here’s the crazy part, Judge tied Berra back on August 31 with number 358 against the White Sox. Two weeks later, he owns the spot outright. And look who’s still in front of him: Joe DiMaggio with 361, Lou Gehrig with 493, Mickey Mantle with 536, Babe Ruth with 659. That’s it. That’s the Mount Rushmore of Yankee sluggers. Judge is right there, hunting them down. At this rate, DiMaggio’s record could be gone in days. Gehrig within a couple seasons. Mantle within reach if he stays healthy. Ruth is the ultimate climb, but if anyone’s got the power and consistency to do it, it’s Judge.

The Captain’s Legacy is Building in Real Time

People forget Judge has been doing this since day one. First at bat in the big leagues back in 2016? Home run. He’s been that dude. From the 62 homer MVP season in 2022 to carrying this team through injuries and slumps, he’s proven over and over again he’s more than just a slugger. He’s the face of the franchise. The heart of this era of Yankees baseball. They slapped the “C” on his chest in 2022 for a reason. The guy is the modern day Jeter, but with Hulk like power.

Yeah, he’s battled injuries like the elbow strain earlier this year that limited him to DH duties for weeks. But Judge fought through, came back to the outfield, and instantly made an impact with his glove too. Remember that diving catch against Springer just a few days ago? That’s Judge. He wants it all. He’s not here to coast. He’s here to dominate.

Yogi’s Shadow and What Comes Next

No disrespect to Yogi, what he did as a catcher is untouchable. Three MVPs, 18 All Star selections, ten rings. The man’s legacy is bulletproof. But Judge passing him shows you just how unreal this guy is. Think about it, Yogi hit 358 from behind the plate in the 40s and 50s. Judge has 359 and he’s still going strong in the modern game where pitchers throw 100 on the regular. Different eras, same result. Greatness.

Next target is DiMaggio at 361. Two swings and that’s history too. But let’s be real, Judge isn’t just chasing milestones, he’s rewriting how we view power in pinstripes. Every time he steps up, fans are on their feet because they know they might see something legendary. That’s the kind of electricity only a few players in history have brought to Yankee Stadium. Judge is in that category now.

We Are Witnessing History

Every generation of Yankees fans has their guy. Ruth. Gehrig. DiMaggio. Mantle. Berra. Jeter. Now it’s Aaron Judge. You can argue all day about rings and stats, but what’s undeniable is this. The Bronx is living through another all time great’s prime right now. And milestones like passing Yogi Berra are just checkpoints on the road to Cooperstown.

So next time Judge comes to the plate, don’t just think about the game. Think about the history. Because one day, we’re all gonna say we watched Aaron Judge climb the mountain of Yankee legends, swing by swing, homer by homer. And the best part, he’s not done yet.