Aaron Judge is stepping up to the plate for his greatest role yet—fatherhood! The Yankees’ superstar and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, are over the moon as they welcome their first child, a beautiful baby girl named Nora Rose Judge. Born on January 27th, little Nora has already stolen her parents’ hearts. Judge, known for his towering home runs and unshakable composure on the field, couldn’t contain his excitement about this incredible new chapter. From slugging baseballs to rocking a cradle, it’s safe to say the MVP has a whole new team to lead—his family.

Sharing a tender black-and-white photo of his newborn’s tiny feet, Judge expressed his joy, writing, “Can’t wait for the memories the three of us make.” The new dad is clearly in awe of his daughter, reflecting on what an incredible first week with baby Nora has been. His heartfelt post captures the overwhelming love and joy that comes with becoming a parent as he embraces the life-changing experience of fatherhood. 

Aaron Judge’s baby girl gets wishes from one of the Angels  

Fans of the baseball superstar have flooded the comments with congratulations, offering their best wishes as the Judge family embarks on this beautiful journey. Not only fans but fellow MLB players too! And the first one to comment is none other than Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout. Trout wrote “Congrats 🙌” on Judge’s Instagram post. 

Aaron Judge and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, have quite a heartwarming love story. The two first crossed paths as high school sweethearts, and their bond only grew stronger over the years. After graduating, they both went on to continue their education at Fresno State University, where their relationship blossomed even further. Their journey together came full circle in December 2021, when they tied the knot in a beautiful, intimate ceremony in Maui, Hawaii—surrounded by nature’s beauty and their closest loved ones. 

How can the 2025 season be another chance for Judge to make history? 

FanGraphs predicts that Judge will hit 46 home runs and maintain an outstanding 170 wRC+, putting him on track to make history once more, according to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs. Judge would only become the 11th player in MLB history to hit 45 home runs in four different seasons if he were to accomplish these totals. The fact that he might become just the third player in baseball history to record at least 35 home runs and a 170 wRC+ in four straight seasons is even more amazing.

Judge’s ability to crush home runs has been a hallmark of his career, and in 2024, he showcased just how unstoppable he is. Finishing the season with a .322/.458/1.159 slash line, Judge led all of MLB with 58 home runs, 144 RBIs, and a 10.8 WAR. The 32-year-old would further solidify his status as one of baseball’s all-time greats if he were to have a fourth season with at least 50 home runs, tying baseball greats like Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa for the most 50-homer seasons in MLB history.

Don’t you think the California native’s return for the 2023 season was a wise move for the New York Yankees? It’s obvious that their investment has paid off handsomely. Judge is positioning himself for another fantastic season that might see him rewrite the record books and possibly lead the Yankees to another postseason run with his ability to hit home runs at a historic clip and his overall contributions to the game.