Aaron Judge is a professional baseball player and one of MLB's most dominant power hitters. Born in Linden, California, Judge was adopted shortly after birth and excelled in multiple sports before focusing on baseball. He debuted with the New York Yankees in 2016 and quickly became a fan favorite, earning American League Rookie of the Year honors in 2017 after setting a then-rookie record with 52 home runs. Judge has since been a multiple-time All-Star and a key figure for the Yankees, leading the league in home runs in 2022 with a historic 62, breaking the AL single-season record. Renowned for his leadership, Judge was named the Yankees' captain in 2023, the first to hold the title since Derek Jeter.