**Aaron Judge Surpasses Yogi Berra on Yankees Home Run List**
**Meta Description:** Aaron Judge hits his 359th career home run, surpassing Yogi Berra for fifth place on the Yankees’ all-time home run leaderboard.
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**Headline:** Aaron Judge Breaks Yogi Berra’s Home Run Record with 359th Blast
On Tuesday night, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge made history by hitting his 359th career home run, moving past Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise’s all-time home run leaderboard. The milestone was achieved during the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers, where Judge launched a full-count splitter from pitcher Casey Mize into right-center field, giving the Yankees an early 1-0 lead.
This impressive home run marked Judge’s 44th of the season, with an exit velocity of 110.6 mph and a distance of 412 feet. Judge had previously tied Berra’s record on August 31 during a game against the Chicago White Sox, where he hit a solo homer off Martín Pérez.
In the illustrious history of the Yankees, Judge now trails only four legendary players: Babe Ruth (659 home runs), Mickey Mantle (536), Lou Gehrig (493), and Joe DiMaggio (361).
Drafted by the Yankees in the first round of the 2013 amateur draft, Judge made an immediate impact by homering in his first at-bat on August 13, 2016. Berra, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 90, remains a cherished figure in Yankees history.
As Judge continues to climb the ranks of the Yankees’ all-time greats, fans eagerly anticipate how many more home runs he will hit this season and in the future.
**FAQ:**
**Q: How many home runs does Aaron Judge have this season?**
A: As of now, Aaron Judge has hit 44 home runs in the current season.
