Aaron James Judge (born April 26, 1992) is an American professional baseball right fielder for the Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees (MLB). In 2017, Judge was named the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year by a unanimous vote, and he came in second in voting for the AL Most Valuable Player Award.
The Yankees chose Judge in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft after he played collegiate baseball for the Fresno State Bulldogs. Judge had a record-breaking rookie season in 2017 after making his MLB debut in 2016 and blasting a home run in his first MLB at-bat.
Judge was a fan of the San Francisco Giants as a kid. The Yankees selected Judge with the 32nd overall choice in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft, a pick they acquired as compensation for losing Nick Swisher to free agency. Judge received a $1.8 million signing bonus when he signed with the Yankees.
On August 13, 2016, Judge made his MLB debut. In each of his first two MLB at-bats, he hit a home run. He had a.303 batting average, 10 home runs, 20 RBIs, and a.411 on-base percentage in April. Judge also hit multiple home runs for the first time in his career. Judge was selected to play in the 2017 MLB All-Star Game as a starting outfielder.
Judge became the fourth Yankee under the age of 25 to smash 40 home runs in a season. On the Yankees’ all-time list, he joined Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle. Judge set an MLB record with 208 strikeouts, beating the previous mark set by the Yankees.
How Much Does Aaron Judge Make as Salary?
Aaron Judge salary is $10,175,000 per year, including a $0 signing bonus. Aaron Judge’s net worth is $17,115,671.
| Year | Basic Salary | Sign Bonus | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,175,000 | – | $10,175,000 |
| 2020 | $3,148,148 | – | $3,148,148 |
| 2019 | $684,300 | – | $684,300 |
| 2018 | $622,300 | – | $622,300 |
| 2017 | $544,500 | – | $544,500 |
| 2016 | $141,423 | – | $141,423 |
| 2013 | – | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
