Aaron Judge hit a home run on his 34th birthday, tying him for the second-most birthday home runs in Yankees history with three. He is now behind Lou Gehrig, who holds the record with four.
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It was a 34th birthday to remember for Aaron Judge, and one that etched his name even deeper into New York Yankees history. The superstar slugger hit a homer on Sunday against the Astros and has now launched three home runs on his birthday, tying him for the second-most home runs ever hit by a Yankees player on their birthday. The only player ahead of him? The legendary Lou Gehrig, who holds the franchise record with four.
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While it may not have been a multi-home run performance, the significance of the moment still stands. Hitting a home run on your birthday is special. Doing it consistently enough to rank among the best in Yankees history? Thatâs something entirely different.
Judge has now turned his birthday into a personal highlight reel. Even though the Yankees lost on Sunday, snapping their eight-game winning streak, Judge at least was able to celebrate turning 34 by getting closer to Yankees history.
The Yankees record books are filled with icons, making any statistical achievement stand out even more. To be tied with some of the greatest players in franchise history, and chasing Lou Gehrig at the top, adds another layer to Judgeâs growing legacy.
Itâs a reminder that even in smaller, niche categories, greatness finds its way to the same names. Aaron Judge is not just the Yankees captain; he is already one of their all-time greats.
Aaron Judge has hit three home runs on his birthday.
Lou Gehrig holds the record with four home runs hit on his birthday.
On his 34th birthday, Aaron Judge tied for the second-most birthday home runs in Yankees history.
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Judgeâs ability to deliver year after year is what makes moments like this possible. This wasnât a one-off. Itâs a pattern. And it reflects the kind of sustained excellence that has defined his career. Every home run adds to Judgeâs already impressive rĂ©sumĂ©, but this one carries a little extra meaning.
Not just because of the date, but because of what it represents: consistency, power, and a place in Yankees history. One swing. One home run. Three birthday blasts in a career. And now, Aaron Judge sits just one behind Lou Gehrig on yet another Yankees leaderboard.