If two names have dominated social media and the sporting media world these days, they are Aaron Judge and Joe DiMaggio. Yes, both are part of the wonderful and rich history of the New York Yankees with their great statistical achievements, but like all good stories, there is a twist that changes the perception of each
The current standard bearer of the Bronx Bombers has surpassed the pinstripes legend in one of his greatest numerical marks. The outfielder hit his 362nd career home run on Friday, a solo shot in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox that allowed him to surpass Joe DiMaggio and become the fourth leading home run hitter in franchise history.
Joe DiMaggio’s last home run against the Red Sox
The legendary Yankees player who is no longer with us hit the last home run of his career against the Red Sox in 1951. More than seven decades later, Judge is once again writing a chapter in baseball’s most intense rivalry. The 33-year-old captain’s offensive production has been remarkable this season
He leads the majors with a .324 batting average and a 1.120 OPS. He also has 28 doubles, 47 home runs, 101 RBIs and 104 walks in 137 games played. In his last 15 games, his offensive line rises to .347/.500/.796, proof of his great moment.
Aaron Judge is still behind Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Lou Gehrig
Judge hit 362 home runs in his 1,130th game. DiMaggio played 1,736 games and hit his last home run on September 28, 1951, at the end of a 13-year career that was interrupted for three seasons due to his service in World War II. Judge’s 47th home run of the season raised his major league-best batting average to .324
Judge broke the tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the New York Yankees’ all-time list on Tuesday night. Babe Ruth hit 659 of his 714 home runs with the Yankees. Mickey Mantle (536) and Lou Gehrig (493) are the other Yankees ahead of Judge, according to ESPN.
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