The talk about Aaron Judge breaking home run records is buzzing once again. After sitting out 56 games in 2023 due to a toe injury, the Yankees’ star player is on fire in 2024. With 26 home runs in 74 games so far, he is on track to hit 56 home runs this season, which would be the second-highest in his career.
In 2022, Judge made headlines by hitting an American League record of 62 home runs, a number that many consider to be an all-time record, depending on opinions about Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, and Mark McGwire. The odds at FanDuel Sportsbook for Judge’s home run total as of June 19 are as follows:
– 60+ home runs: +290 (bet $10 to win $29 total)
– 63+ home runs: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Throughout MLB history, only nine players have hit 60 or more home runs in a single season. Sosa achieved this three times, with 66 in 1998, 63 in 1999, and 64 in 2001. McGwire did it twice, hitting 70 in 1998 and 65 in 1999. Bonds hit a record 73 in 2001. Babe Ruth hit 60 in 1927, Roger Maris hit 61 in 1961, and Judge hit 62 in 2022.
Judge faced a setback when he was hit by a pitch on his left hand during a game against the Orioles. Thankfully, the injury seems minor, and he is currently listed as day-to-day. Will Judge be able to hit 60 home runs this season? Stay updated with FOX Sports for the latest news on MLB and other sports.
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