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62 Home Runs in a Single Season In 2022, Judge had a season like no other in the history of the American League and the Yankees. In a franchise-long list of decorated sluggers, two names stood above the rest for prowess in a single season. Roger Maris crushed 61 home runs in 1961, eclipsing the 60 that Babe Ruth hit back in 1927. However, Maris accomplished the feat during a 162-game season, while Ruth did it in 154 games. However, on October 4, 2022, Judge established himself as both the New York Yankees’ and the American League record holder for home runs in a single season when he launched his 62 nd home run. Judge was the leadoff hitter in Game 161 for the Yankees. With a 1-1 count, Texas Rangers pitcher Jesus Tinoco’s slider stayed over the middle of the plate,

and Judge hammered it. The ball landed in the left field seats—391 feet away from home plate— and Judge stood above everyone in American League and Yankees’ history.

Aaron Judge sets the AL and Yankees’ record with his 62 nd home run of the 2022 season.

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