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All of Aaron Judge’s Home Runs, From 1 to 40

With a 449-foot blast to left-center on July 29, Aaron Judge of the Yankees became the first player in Major League Baseball to reach 40 home runs this season. That shouldn’t come as a surprise since he was the first to 10, 20 and 30 as well.

As Judge pursues the Yankees’ single-season home run record — every non-Yankee who has hit at least 60 home runs has been connected to performance-enhancing drugs — we are tracking his progress against where Roger Maris was at in 1961 (when he hit 61) and where Babe Ruth was at in 1927 (when he hit 60).

Through 101 Team Games:

Judge: 40 | Maris: 40 | Ruth: 34

July 29

No. 40 — He Does It All

Aaron Judge’s 40th home run of the season came in the third inning of the Yankees’ game against the Kansas City Royals on July 29.Credit…Frank Franklin II/Associated Press

Pitcher: Kris Bubic, KCR | Inning: 3
Location: Left-Center | Distance: 449 feet | Box Score

After robbing M.J. Melendez of a home run in the first inning, Judge got an 81-mile-per-hour changeup from Kris Bubic in the third inning and he crushed it to left-center, giving the Yankees a 3-0 lead.

July 28

No. 39 — A Walk-Off Against Kansas City

Judge was greeted at home by Anthony Rizzo and the rest of the Yankees on July 28 after yet another walk-off.Credit…Frank Franklin II/Associated Press

Walk-Off No. 3 | Pitcher: Scott Barlow, KCR | Inning: 9
Location: Left-Center | Distance: 431 feet | Box Score

“It doesn’t cease to amaze the season he’s putting together,” Manager Aaron Boone said of Judge’s ninth-inning homer off Scott Barlow that gave the Yankees their only run of the day — and a walk-off win at home. Boone added: “Just gets a pitch and to put it up in the air where he did is just, not many people can hit it like that and ride it out like he did.”

July 26

No. 38 — Back-to-Back With Rizzo (Again)

Judge put the Yankees on the board quickly, homering as the second batter of the game.Credit…Brad Penner/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

Pitcher: Taijuan Walker, NYM | Inning: 1
Location: Right-Center | Distance: 423 feet | Box Score

Judge and Anthony Rizzo hit back-to-back homers in the top of the first inning, but the Mets answered with four runs in the bottom of the first and cruised to a 6-3 victory.

July 24

No. 37 — Trying to Raise His Average

With Judge’s home run, the Yankees broke the game open in the third inning against Baltimore on July 24 and cruised to victory.Credit…Nick Wass/Associated Press

Pitcher: Dean Kremer, BAL | Inning: 3
Location: Left | Distance: 456 feet | Box Score

“I saw a lot of the greats — Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera — they always hit above .300 and the power just came with it,” Judge said after raising his average for the season to .294. “That’s always been a goal of mine to hit above .300 and we’ll keep working towards it.”

July 22

Nos. 35 and 36 — Beating Up on Tyler Wells

Judge had Tyler Wells’s number, homering off the Baltimore starter twice on July 22.Credit…Tommy Gilligan/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

No. 35 | Pitcher: Tyler Wells, BAL | Inning: 3
Location: Left-Center | Distance: 436 feet

No. 36 | Pitcher: Tyler Wells, BAL | Inning: 5
Location: Left-Center | Distance: 465 feet | Box Score

“It doesn’t help when you throw it down the middle to him,” Tyler Wells said of Judge, who got “M-V-P” chants despite the game being played in Baltimore. “The first home run I gave to him, I was trying to go up there, and just didn’t get it in enough. The second one, he just took a pitch right down the middle and he hit a long way.”

July 21

No. 34 — Riding the Rails

Brandon Bielak wasn’t very happy after allowing a three-run homer to Judge in the ninth inning on July 21. Rafael Montero then came in and closed the Yankees out in Houston’s win.Credit…Kevin M. Cox/Associated Press

Pitcher: Brandon Bielak, HOU | Inning: 9
Location: Left | Distance: 410 feet | Box Score

Judge’s three-run home run in the ninth landed on the train tracks above the wall in left field at Houston’s Minute Maid Park, but that wasn’t enough against the Astros, as the Yankees lost, 7-5.

July 16

Nos. 32 and 33 — Heating Up

No. 32 | Pitcher: Nick Pivetta, BOS | Inning: 5
Location: Left | Distance: 401 feet

No. 33 | Pitcher: Kaleb Ort, BOS | Inning: 6
Location: Left-Center | Distance: 444 feet | Box Score

“It’s incredible,” Judge said when told he was on pace for 59 home runs with one game left before the All-Star break. “We still got one more day. Don’t cut me short now.”

July 14

No. 31 — Not Enough Against Cincy

Judge’s solo home run in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ game against Cincinnati on July 14 helped start a rally, but the Reds won in the 10th.Credit…Brad Penner/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

Pitcher: Jeff Hoffman, CIN | Inning: 8
Location: Right-Center | Distance: 435 feet | Box Score

“He’s one of the best pitchers in the league,” Judge said of the right-handed starter Luis Castillo after he allowed just one run in seven innings and the Reds beat the Yankees in the 10th. “He just didn’t leave too many mistakes for us to hit. When you have 100 and you’re painting the corners, that’s in for a tough day.”

July 6

No. 30 — Ending a Drought?

Judge ended a five-game stretch without a homer by hitting a grand slam against the Pirates on July 6.Credit…Charles Leclaire/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

Pitcher: Manny Bañuelos, PIT | Inning: 8
Location: Left | Distance: 419 feet | Box Score

“It’s hard for me to relate to that,” Manager Aaron Boone, whose career-high was 26 home runs in 2002, said of Judge ending a five-game homerless streak to hit No. 30 in a 16-0 win against Pittsburgh. “So it’s been pretty impressive, whatever — halfway in here — the kind of baseball he’s playing. Obviously the power has been right there.”

June 29

No. 29 — Record or Ring?

Judge was locked in on his trip around the bases against Oakland on June 29.Credit…Seth Wenig/Associated Press

Pitcher: Cole Irvin, OAK | Inning: 1
Location: Left | Distance: 429 feet | Box Score

“It’d be great if it happened,” Judge said of the concept of hitting 62 home runs this season. “It’ll be something that’s pretty cool, but I think having a ring on my finger at the end of the year would be even better.”

June 26

No. 28 — A Walk-Off Against Houston

A shower of bubble gum greeted Judge at home plate after his walk-off homer against Houston on June 26.Credit…Jason Szenes/EPA, via Shutterstock

Walk-Off No. 2 | Pitcher: Seth Martinez, HOU | Inning: 10
Location: Left-Center | Distance: 417 feet | Box Score

“I told him I have to quit taking him for granted,” Manager Aaron Boone said after Judge hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning to give the Yankees a huge win over Houston.

June 22

Nos. 26 and 27 — Rising to the Challenge

Judge’s two home runs played a huge role in powering the Yankees past Tampa Bay on June 22.Credit…Kim Klement/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

No. 26 | Pitcher: Shane Baz, TB | Inning: 4
Location: Left | Distance: 396 feet

No. 27 | Pitcher: Colin Poche, TB | Inning: 7
Location: Left | Distance: 406 feet | Box Score

Judge’s 22nd career multihomer game helped offset a wildly hot Isaac Paredes, who had homered four times in two games for the Rays.

June 15

No. 25 — Even the Short Homers Count

Shane McClanahan of the Tampa Bay Rays had reason for some confusion after Judge’s 364-foot shot managed to clear the fence on June 15.Credit…Vincent Carchietta/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

Pitcher: Shane McClanahan, TB | Inning: 1
Location: Right | Distance: 364 feet | Box Score

When asked what powered the Yankees to a 13th straight win at home, Judge said, “The fans. They’re loud, they’re on their feet all game, from the very first pitch they’re there and then the top of the ninth they were screaming.” Also helping: The short homer Judge hit against Shane McClanahan, a favorite for the American League Cy Young Award, would not have cleared the fence in any other stadium.

June 11

Nos. 23 and 24 — Starting Off Right

Judge took Matt Swarmer of the Chicago Cubs deep twice on June 11.Credit…Gregory Fisher/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

No. 23 | Pitcher: Matt Swarmer, CHC | Inning: 1
Location: Left | Distance: 383 feet

No. 24 | Pitcher: Matt Swarmer, CHC | Inning: 5
Location: Left-Center | Distance: 431 feet | Box Score

“It’s fun, I don’t mind leading off,” Judge said after hitting his second career leadoff homer. “It doesn’t matter if I’m leading off or hitting second.”

June 7

No. 22 — Team Effort

Judge’s two-run shot gave the Yankees an early lead over the Minnesota Twins on June 7.Credit…Jim Mone/Associated Press

Pitcher: Cole Sands, MIN | Inning: 1
Location: Center | Distance: 431 feet | Box Score

“Nobody has to feel like they’ve got to do everything,” Judge said after he and Giancarlo Stanton homered in the same game for the 23rd time in five seasons. “Hey, if we don’t get a hit or get the job done that time, I know the guy behind me is going to pick it up.”

June 4

No. 21 — First Batter, First Run

Judge’s 21st home run became a souvenir for fans in right field on June 4.Credit…John Minchillo/Associated Press

Pitcher: Beau Brieske, DET | Inning: 1
Location: Right | Distance: 378 feet | Box Score

A leadoff home run set the tone in the Yankees’ fifth win in a row.

June 3

No. 20 — First to 20 Homers

Judge mixed things up with a home run to right on June 3.Credit…Wendell Cruz/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

Pitcher: Elvin Rodriguez, DET | Inning: 3
Location: Right | Distance: 378 feet | Box Score

Judge became the first player in the majors this season to reach 20 homers, with his third-inning blast landing just in front of the Judge’s Chambers cheering section in right field.

June 2

No. 19 — Was Ohtani Tipping Pitches?

Judge’s home run was one of three that Shohei Ohtani allowed on June 2. Joe Maddon, the Angels’ manager at the time, thought Ohtani may have been tipping his pitches.Credit…Adam Hunger/Associated Press

Pitcher: Shohei Ohtani, LAA | Inning: 3
Location: Left | Distance: 405 feet | Box Score

“They’re really good at reading pitchers,” Joe Maddon, the Angels’ manager at the time, said after Shohei Ohtani allowed three home runs against the Yankees, including one to Judge. “They’re very good at it.”

May 29

No. 18 — Coming Up Short in Tampa

Judge got congratulations from Manager Aaron Boone for a solo homer in the eighth on May 29, but the Yankees lost to Tampa Bay.Credit…Kim Klement/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

Pitcher: Colin Poche, TB | Inning: 8
Location: Right-Center | Distance: 420 feet | Box Score

Serving as the team’s designated hitter, Judge had two hits, including a homer in the eighth, but it was not enough in a 4-2 loss.

May 23

Nos. 16 and 17 — When Two Is Not Enough

Judge homered twice against Baltimore on May 23 but the Yankees lost.Credit…Brad Penner/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

No. 16 | Pitcher: Jordan Lyles, BAL | Inning: 1
Location: Left-Center | Distance: 418 feet

No. 17 | Pitcher: Jordan Lyles, BAL | Inning: 5
Location: Left | Distance: 405 feet | Box Score

“It’s really special,” Manager Aaron Boone said after Judge’s 20th career multihomer game. “I sometimes take it for granted but not right now. He’s a really special player and obviously really carrying us offensively.”

May 22

No. 15 — Keeping the Yankees in the Game

Judge’s home run off Kendall Graveman of the Chicago White Sox tied the game in the eighth inning on May 22.Credit…Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Pitcher: Kendal Graveman, CHW | Inning: 8
Location: Left | Distance: 431 feet | Box Score

Judge’s eighth-inning home run briefly tied the game, but Chicago scored two runs in the ninth to win.

May 17

Nos. 13 and 14 — A Game of Adjustments

Judge’s two home runs helped the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles on May 17.Credit…Patrick Smith/Getty Images

No. 13 | Pitcher: Spenser Watkins, BAL | Inning: 3
Location: Right-Center | Distance: 410 feet

No. 14 | Pitcher: Joey Krehbiel, BAL | Inning: 5
Location: Center | Distance: 422 feet | Box Score

“I learned my lesson and decided to go to right field after that,” Judge said after his first-inning blast went 399 feet but was stopped by a new wall in left field at Camden Yards.

May 13

No. 12 — Teaming Up With Stanton

Judge helped the Yankees to their 19th win in 22 games on May 13 on the South Side of Chicago.Credit…Matt Marton/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

Pitcher: Vince Velasquez, CHW | Inning: 4
Location: Right | Distance: 355 feet | Box Score

“We got torched,” White Sox Manager Tony La Russa said after Judge and Giancarlo Stanton both homered for the Yankees. “It was almost always we missed our location. You would see the catcher setting up the pitcher in a different place, and missing. That’s what a hitter is supposed to do. They punished it.”

May 12

No. 11 — Going (Very) Deep

Judge’s seventh-inning homer on May 12 traveled 456 feet.Credit…Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press

Pitcher: Ryan Burr, CHW | Inning: 7
Location: Left | Distance: 456 feet | Box Score

“You know if you don’t get it done, the guy in front of you or behind you will,” Giancarlo Stanton said in a game in which he, Judge and Josh Donaldson all homered. “It’s good, it lets you kind of get deep into your at-bat and not rush your plan and try to execute best as possible.”

May 10

No. 10 — Tenth Homer, First Walk-Off

Judge was the first hitter this season to reach 10 home runs, and he did it in style with a walk-off against Toronto on May 10.Credit…Frank Franklin II/Associated Press

Walk-Off No. 1 | Pitcher: Jordan Romano, TOR | Inning: 9
Location: Left | Distance: 414 feet | Box Score

“It’s a weird feeling,” Judge said after hitting a walk-off homer against Toronto. “You hear the crowd going crazy and you see the bench, you see guys jumping over the railing. A special moment you get to share with them.”

May 3

No. 9 — Beating a Rival

Alek Manoah of the Toronto Blue Jays is having a terrific season, but he was no match for Judge on May 3.Credit…Cole Burston/Getty Images

Pitcher: Alek Manoah, TOR | Inning: 6
Location: Left | Distance: 427 feet | Box Score

“It definitely pumped some life into us,” Manager Aaron Boone said of Judge’s 427-foot shot.

May 1

Nos. 7 and 8 — A ‘Monster’

Judge homered twice against Kansas City in a win on May 1.Credit…Denny Medley/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

No. 7 | Pitcher: Daniel Lynch, KCR | Inning: 1
Location: Right | Distance: 456 feet

No. 8 | Pitcher: Josh Staumont, KCR | Inning: 9
Location: Center | Distance: 395 feet | Box Score

“What can I say?” pitcher Luis Severino asked of Judge, who homered in the first and ninth innings. “The guy’s a monster.”

April 29

No. 6 — A Three-Run Bomb

A three-run homer was part of a huge rally in the seventh inning that turned a close game into a blowout on April 29.Credit…Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Pitcher: Dylan Coleman, KCR | Inning: 7
Location: Right | Distance: 389 feet | Box Score

“It was a close game,” Manager Aaron Boone said. “We get out of the gates with three runs, but it was 3-2 going into the seventh. There were some really good at-bats that set that up.”

April 28

No. 5 — Taking Advantage of Miscues

Judge got a fist-bump from Luis Rojas on his lap around the bases on April 28.Credit…Jason Szenes/EPA, via Shutterstock

Pitcher: Paul Fry, BAL | Inning: 8
Location: Left | Distance: 415 feet | Box Score

Judge’s fifth homer of the season came after a costly series of errors by Baltimore. “Whenever you get extra outs in a baseball game, you always want to cash in on those,” first baseman Anthony Rizzo said.

April 26

No. 4 — Happy Birthday

On April 26, Judge homered against Baltimore on his 30th birthday.Credit…Brad Penner/USA Today Sports, via Reuters

Pitcher: Alexander Wells, BAL | Inning: 8
Location: Left | Distance: 392 feet | Box Score

Judge joined Lou Gehrig and Jerry Mumphrey as Yankees to homer on their 30th birthdays.

April 22

Nos. 2 and 3 — A Big Big Night

Judge’s second and third homers of the year came against Cleveland on April 22.Credit…Elsa/Getty Images

No. 2 | Pitcher: Eli Morgan, CLE | Inning: 3
Location: Right-Center | Distance: 397 feet

No. 3 | Pitcher: Tanner Tully, CLE | Inning: 5
Location: Right | Distance: 364 feet | Box Score

“Judgy kind of had that look in his eye tonight,” Manager Aaron Boone said. “Sometimes he tells me he’s got us, but he kind of gave me that look right before the game, like: ‘I got this.’”

April 13

No. 1 — On the Board

Judge’s first homer of the season came off Jose Berrios of the Toronto Blue Jays on April 13.Credit…Frank Franklin Ii/Associated Press

Pitcher: Jose Berrios, TOR | Inning: 5
Location: Left | Distance: 413 feet | Box Score

Anthony Rizzo, Gleyber Torres and Judge all homered, but it wasn’t enough in a Yankees loss. Judge’s first homer of the year came in the Yankees’ seventh game.

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