Yankees News: Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig’s Records Fall at Aaron Judge’s Feat After Giants Victory

The ghosts of baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig might have stirred uneasily in their eternal slumbers on Friday night. No, not because the cathedral of baseball that is Yankee Stadium was under threat—but because the modern-day New York behemoth, Aaron Judge, was busy dismantling their records like mere dust being blown in the air on the hallowed grounds of Oracle Park.

Judge, the hulking outfielder who grew up idolizing the San Francisco Giants and dreaming of hitting moonshots in their ballpark equipped with Kruk and Kuip’s spiced-up commentary, returned to the Bay Area—not as a hometown hero—but as a conquering New York Yankees’ leading outfielder. His homecoming might have been met with a chorus of boos and a symphony of heartbreak from Los Gigantes’ fans, who had once dared to dream of him donning their orange and black. But the All-Rise, unfazed, unleashed a performance that couldn’t help but turn those boos into begrudging roars of admiration.

The Bombers’ slugger, with a swing that evokes the Ruthian power and the grace of Gehrig, launched two majestic home runs, propelling his team to a 6-2 victory over the Giants. The first, a three-run blast off Jordan Hicks’ 87-mph devastating sinker, was a statement of intent. The second, a towering solo shot to dead center, was nothing short of a confirmation of Judgey’s dominance.

With these two homers, Aaron Judge’s May tally has reached a staggering final of 14 homers—that too, accompanied by a slash line of .371/.488/.928. A .928 slug rate! Any average Hall of Famer needs just .461 to be considered elite! What’s even more ridiculous about these numbers is that they aren’t even telling half of the story of a legacy being etched in Yankee pinstripes.

The captain’s 26 extra-base hits for the month of May have now gone and shattered the Yankees’ record previously held by both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig—a feat that even the most ardent pinstripe haters couldn’t ignore. And the location to set the record couldn’t possibly have been any better.

In the post-game interview, the beaming captain, reflecting on his childhood dreams, said, “I think it was rounding the bases. I kind of looked out to left field, and being out in those bleachers a couple of times, it just brought back some memories. It’s a special place.” But Judge’s May was not just a month of personal triumph; it was a month that kept rewriting the record books.

Aaron Judge’s record-shattering month for the ages boasts beyond just numbers

The captain has now joined an exclusive club of players who have achieved 25+ extra-base hits and 22+ walks in any calendar month, a list that includes Ruth (5 times, not May), Gehrig (July, 1927), Ted Williams (June, 1950), and Jimmie Foxx (July, 1932).

His MLB lead of 20 home runs this season alone ties him with Mickey Mantle’s record back in 1956 and Tino Martinez’s record in 1997 for the most home runs in the entire Yankees’ history before June. Even Giants manager Bob Melvin, while acknowledging Judge’s prodigious talent, could only lament what might have been.

“When he’s hot, he’s tough to deal with,” the legendary skipper ruefully admitted. “When you throw good pitches, he fouls them off or he takes them and waits for one good pitch. You throw him a pitch he can handle, that’s what he does with it.” Well, the numbers speak plenty for themselves.

Not just the home runs—but also with 12 doubles, 27 RBIs, and a 1.415 OPS in May alone, Aaron Judge has been leading MLB in homers, OPS, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and average exit velocity for the month. The All-Rise is not just playing baseball; he’s raising and redefining it. But Judge’s impact extends beyond just his numbers.

The All-Rise’s performance has ignited the Bronx Bombers, who have won 14 of their last 18 games, becoming the 4th team in the history of baseball EVER to reach 40 wins before the 1st of June. “He’s incredible; it’s hard to put into words,” marvels Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman. Deservingly so. “It definitely gives the whole team a little bit of momentum and motivation when he continues to keep going off… He’s definitely locked in.”

Aaron Judge’s homecoming, despite the initial boos, was a testament to his resilience and his ability to silence doubters with his bat. It was a reminder that he is not just a Yankee—but a baseball phenom, a legend in the making whose every swing carries and shatters the weight of history with the promise of proven greatness.

Judgey’s performance in May isn’t just a hot streak; it’s a masterclass in hitting, showcasing the likes of power and precision that leave fans and rivals alike gasping in awe. And as he continues to chase records and rewrite history this season, it’s becoming more evident: “Arson Judge” is only just beginning to burn.