Aaron James Judge 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. He was chosen an All-Star and became the first MLB rookie to win the Home Run Derby.

Judge hit 52 home runs throughout the season, shattering Mark McGwire’s MLB rookie record of 49 and the Yankees’ full-season rookie record of 29. (previously held by Joe DiMaggio).

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. [15] Judge received a $1.8 million signing bonus when he signed with the Yankees.

During a base running practice, he tore his quadriceps femoris muscle, which forced him to miss the 2013 season. On August 13, 2016, Judge made his Major League Baseball debut, starting in right field against the Tampa Bay Rays. [ Judge hit a home run off Matt Andriese in his first MLB at-bat; the previous batter, Tyler Austin, who was also making his MLB deb

Aaron Judge’s Salary

Aaron Judge salary is $10,175,000 per year, including a $0 signing bonus.

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

Aaron Judge’s Worth

Aaron Judge’s net worth is $17,115,671.

Aaron Judge Contract

Aaron Judge was among the New York Yankees who avoided arbitration Friday, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $10,175,000.