Yankees' Aaron Judge becomes fastest to 300 homers

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Wed 14th August, 23:02 2024
MLB: New York Yankees at Chicago White SoxAug 13, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) singles against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit a three-run homer on Wednesday to become the fastest player in baseball history to reach 300 career long balls.

With his three-run shot in the eighth inning against the host Chicago White Sox, Judge reached the milestone in his 955th regular season game and one day past the eighth anniversary of his major league debut. He eclipsed the mark previously set by Hall of Famer and former New York Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner, who reached 300 homers in his 1,087th game.


Judge became the 162nd player all-time to reach 300 homers and the 17th player to reach the mark while playing for the Yankees. His homer total ranks 13th among active players.

With the Yankees already holding a 6-2 lead and following an intentional walk to Juan Soto, Judge lifted a 3-0 pitch from Chad Kuhl into the back of Chicago's bullpen in left field.

--Field Level Media

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