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How did Aaron Judge surpass Derek Jeter?
The current captain of the New York Yankees surpasses the legendary shortstop in home runs hit.
A historic event took place for the Bronx team in the third game of the series between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees. Aaron Judge hit a home run in the bottom of the first inning, giving his team the lead and surpassing the legendary Derek Jeter on the list of players with the most home runs.
The 31-year-old sent a fly ball across right field and passed Juan Soto, leaving Manhattan Mules fans celebrating their current captain’s achievement. The center fielder is having a slow start to Major League Baseball 2024, but little by little, he is gaining pace, and the fourth home run of the year will give him confidence.
Right now, Judge has 261 home runs, and by leaving Jeter behind (260), the next target is Jorge Posada, who recorded 275 in his entire career with the Bronx Bombers. Projections could put ‘99′ ahead of Posada throughout the season, so it would be a good time to review the baseball players who are higher up on the list.
Judge has his sights set on making history for the Yankees. If he continues at his current pace, he will surpass the former Puerto Rican catcher in the all-time rankings. After that, the following people in line for the top spots in New York history are Bernie Williams (287), Alex Rodriguez (351), Yogi Berra (358), Joe DiMaggio (361), Lou Gehrig (493), Mickey Mantle (536), and Babe Ruth (659).
Upcoming series for Judge’s Yankees
Aaron Boone’s team is currently focusing on facing the Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, and Detroit Tigers. However, before they can do that, they must finish their series against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium. The upcoming games against the Brewers and Orioles will take place on the road, so Aaron Judge and his team must keep winning to maintain their momentum.
The games against the Baltimore team will be important as they are currently tied in the American League East with a record of 16-8. The New York Yankees aim to stay at the top of the division and maintain their winning streak. Aaron Judge will try to approach Jorge Posada’s record as the games progress, and he hopes to keep the fans of New York happy.