Aaron Judge Makes MLB History with Record-Breaking Frist-Inning Power
Boston, MA – New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge cemented his place in baseball lore this Friday, September 12th, by setting a new Major League Baseball (MLB) record for home runs hit in the first inning. The milestone came during the Yankees’ game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Judge launched a towering home run – a 468-foot blast to center field off Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito – to open the scoring in the very first inning. This marked his 47th home run of the season, placing him second in the American League behind Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.
However, the importance of this particular home run extends far beyond seasonal statistics. It was Judge’s 19th first-inning home run of the year, surpassing the previous MLB record of 18, which he himself held from last season alongside alex Rodriguez (2001). The Yankees also tied the record for most first-inning home runs as a team, matching the 1925 Cincinnati Reds with 46, just shy of the atlanta Braves’ 47 in 2023.
Climbing the Yankees’ All-Time Home Run List
This latest feat also propelled Judge further up the New York Yankees’ all-time home run leaderboard. With his 362nd career home run, he surpassed the legendary Joe DiMaggio (361) to claim the fourth spot.only Babe Ruth (659), Mickey Mantle (536), and Lou Gehrig (493) now stand ahead of “The Judge.”
While Judge currently ranks 21st all-time in first-inning home runs (84),he’s rapidly closing in on rafael Palmeiro and David Ortiz,both of whom have 85. Albert Pujols leads the league with a staggering 154 first-inning blasts.
A Season for the Record Books
Aaron Judge’s performance this season continues to be a testament to his exceptional power and consistency. He’s not just hitting home runs; he’s rewriting the record books, solidifying his legacy as one of the game’s most dominant players. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if he can continue his historic run as the season progresses.
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