Aaron Judge makes Yankees history on his birthday
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. MORE: Yankees promote top prospect following Giancarlo Stanton’s Injury Apr 21, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after scoring against the Boston Red Sox in the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images A Different Kind of Milestone 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? That’s 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. Apr 19, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) runs off the field during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Climbing a Legendary List 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 Judge’s growing legacy. It’s a reminder that even in smaller, niche categories, greatness finds its way to the same names.