Judge Tie’s Ted Williams’ 67-Year Record

In a dramatic ninth inning at Yankee Stadium, Aaron Judge earned his 34th intentional walk of the season, tying a record set by Ted Williams over six decades ago. The Yankees went on to win 3-2, securing their eighth postseason ticket in nine years.

Four fingers were seen from the dugout of the white socks in the ninth entrance on Tuesday night, sending Aaron Judge to the initial with an intentional ball base, the second of the game for the Yankees captain. Aaron Judge

An Historic Season for Judge

Judge’s 34 intentional walks tie Williams’ record for the most in a single American League season since intentional walks started being recorded in 1955. Including Tuesday’s game, Judge has received a total of 102 intentional walks in his career, placing him third in Yankees’ franchise history.

Still Going Strong

Despite not being the focus of the post-game celebrations, Judge’s intentional walk played a crucial role in the Yankees’ victory. With José Caballero’s subsequent single, the Yankees sealed their 3-2 win. Judge’s historic season continues to captivate fans as the Yankees eye postseason glory.

Did You Know?

• Judge’s 34 intentional walks are the most in Major League Baseball since 2010.
• Mickey Mantle held the previous Yankees record for intentional walks in a single season with 23 in 1957.
• Don Mattingly has received the most intentional walks in Yankees’ franchise history with 136.