Aaron Judge with his 6’7”, 280-pound frame appears more like an NFL defensive end than an offensive powerhouse on the baseball field. Since his call-up to the majors in 2016, Judge has continued to impress MLB executives and fans alike, shattering unbreakable MLB records and conducting himself as the face of the New York Yankees. On April 2nd, 2017, Judge made his MLB rookie season debut for the Yankees versus the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Judge recorded one hit and one RBI with four plate appearances during his rookie season debut.
Judge would go on to record one of the most impressive and successful rookie seasons in baseball history, finishing the 2017 MLB campaign with a league-leading 52 homers, 114 RBI, and an incredible .284 batting average. Judge showed his strengths at the plate by leading the league in runs scored with 128 and walks with 127. With these monstrous numbers, Judge was awarded the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year honors. Judge also received runner-up recognition in the American League Most Valuable Player voting. The Yankees advanced to the ALCS during the 2017 MLB postseason, where they would fall to the eventual World Series Champion Houston Astros.
Offered here is Aaron Judge’s April 2nd, 2017, MLB rookie season debut game worn New York Yankees road jersey. The size 52 Majestic MLB Authentic jersey remains in excellent condition while exhibiting certain game use attributes. Black wear marks are present on each shoulder, while some minor puckering has occurred on the “NEW YORK” lettering. “NEW YORK” appears on the front while “99” is featured on the rear of this New York Yankees jersey. The jock tag features MLB Authentic (Cert. # JC156015) and Steiner Sports game use holograms.
Judge further solidified himself in New York Yankees lore during the 2022 MLB season, breaking Roger Maris’ 61-year-old single-season home run record with a total of 62 bombs. Judge will continue to impress and lead the Yankees to future success throughout the remainder of his bright career.