Aaron Judge Balances Faith, Family, and Baseball Success
New York Yankees’ star Aaron Judge’s bio reads, “Christian. Faith, Family, then Baseball.”
All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees was the MVP of the American League in 2024, and he is on pace to win the award again. He leads the league in batting average (.355), on-base percentage (.462), and hits (125) while playing under the bright spotlight of New York media. For more about Judge’s performance and his influence on the Yankees, see how he continues to lead the team in critical moments in the American League.
Fame and fortune, however, have not changed his eternal perspective. He shared his faith during media interviews during last week’s All-Star game in Atlanta.
“Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, he’s given me this platform, given me this ability,” Judge told reporters. “The fame, getting the chance to do this is great and all, but it’s not fulfilling as much as the relationship I have with him. So that’s what I would tell anybody: Build a relationship with him, and that’ll solve all your problems.” This devotion has been covered by major media outlets following his record-breaking home runs.
Judge already has accomplished enough on the field to likely ensure himself a spot in the Hall of Fame. The seven-time All-Star and two-time MVP holds the American League single-season home run record with 62. This year, he became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 350 home runs, surpassing Mark McGwire’s previous mark. For context on his achievements and their historical significance, check out recent MLB milestones.
He also is one of the league’s most outspoken Christians. His bat at this year’s All-Star Game included not only the name of his newborn daughter, Nora, but also a Bible verse: “For we live by faith, not by sight.” His bio on X says, “Christian. Faith, Family, then Baseball.” The impact of Judge’s faith and family life is often highlighted in player profiles and athlete interviews.
After he passed Roger Maris’ American League record of 61 home runs in 2022, Judge referenced his faith during an interview on national television.
“I gotta thank God for putting me in this position and getting me to where I’m at, the constant support from my family and friends who have been with me through it all — coaches from Little League, high school, college that have been here and instructed me and helped me out through this whole thing,” he said.
As of Monday, Judge’s Yankees were in second place in the American League East, three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays and on track for another playoff appearance.
