Judge played college baseball for the Fresno State Bulldogs, and was selected by the Yankees with the 32nd pick in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft. After making his MLB debut in 2016, Judge unanimously won AL Rookie of the Year in 2017 and finished second in AL MVP voting.

In 102 games with the Yankees, hit .272 (103-for-378) with 75R, 18 doubles, 27HR and 55RBI..reached the 20HR plateau for the third straight season..of his 27HR, 19 tied the game (four) or gave the Yankees the lead (15)...Was named the winner of the 2019 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award in RF, his first such award and the second by a ...

Aug 3, 2020 · When Aaron Judge played in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he wore No. 99. When he arrived in spring training, that was the number assigned to him. To Judge, he didn’t feel like a specific jersey number was something he should ask for at the time. He was honored just to receive a Yankees jersey.

Nov 25, 2023 · Why Does Aaron Judge Wear 99? Here’s the backstory. Aaron Judge was assigned the number 99 during spring training in 2016. Attached to the numbers, he chose to continue wearing it. “They gave it to me in spring training and it just kind of stuck with me a little bit,” Judge stated to NJ.com.

Feb 6, 2023 · According to an interview with NJ.com, Judge wears number 99 because it was the first jersey that was given to him when he reported for Spring Training in 2016. "Carlos Correa on taking Aaron...

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Dec 18, 2022 · In a 2016 interview with NJ Advance Media, Judge revealed why he had to settle for his iconic 99 jersey, instead of his favorite number. "My favorite always has been 35.” Judge continues to...

Jan 23, 2023 · Wearing a jersey with the number 99 on the back, the 6-foot, 7-inch, and 282-pound athlete took the mound at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Much to the delight of the crowd, Judge walloped the...

Oct 4, 2022 · Aaron Judge, who wears No. 99 on the back of his jersey, hit his 62nd home run of the season on Tuesday night against the Rangers. With that blast, he surpassed Roger Maris' AL record. •

Aug 19, 2016 · ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Aaron Judge, the biggest of three Yankees' young-gun hitters recently called up from Triple-A at 6-foot-7 and 255 pounds, also has the highest uniform number in Major...