Tracking New York Yankees star Aaron Judge’s chase for 60-plus home runs

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Baseball history could be on the horizon as Aaron Judge approaches the elite mark of 60 home runs.

The New York Yankees outfielder came one step closer with his 56th and 57th homers and on Tuesday versus the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees outfielder has had an outstanding season at the plate, batting .310 and logging 123 RBIs. He is one of the reasons New York is among MLB’s elite entering the stretch run.

Judge is also on the verge of making Yankees history, needing only five more dingers to break Roger Maris’ 1961 record of 61 home runs in a season — a mark that has stood for over six decades. It is also the American League single-season record for home runs.

Judge’s quest to reach 60 has captivated the baseball world. We are tracking every home run he hits from now until the end of the season.

Here’s where Judge stands in his chase for MLB history.

Next games:

Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. ET: vs. BOS (facing Brayan Bello)

Friday, 8:10 p.m. ET vs. MIL (facing Jason Alexander)

Saturday, 7:10 p.m. ET vs. MIL (facing Adrian Houser)

Home run No. 57

Judge launched a 389-foot home run over the Green Monster, off Garrett Whitlock. It’s his 10th multi-home run game of the season, which ties him with Alex Rodriguez and Jimmie Foxx for the second-most in American League history. Only Hank Greenberg has more, with 11.

2nd of the game. 57th (❗️) of the year. #ALLRISE pic.twitter.com/xdngqn05GD

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 14, 2022

Home run No. 56

Judge poked a 383-foot homer just over the right field wall at Fenway Park off Nick Pivetta. According to ESPN Stats and Information research, Judge’s 56 home runs are the fourth-most by a Yankee in a single season in franchise history, trailing only Roger Maris’ 61 home runs in 1961 and Babe Ruth’s 60 home runs in 1927 and 59 home runs in 1921.

A Judgian Blast 🔥@TheJudge44 👨‍⚖️ pic.twitter.com/mmev0mz61g

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 14, 2022

Home run No. 55

Judge hit a 374-foot home run to left field off Louie Varland on Wednesday afternoon. It’s the second time in his career he’s hit a home run in at least four consecutive games. Judge is now on pace for 65 home runs, assuming he plays the rest of the Yankees’ 26 games.

#AllRise for the 55th time 👨‍⚖️ pic.twitter.com/eJqbJNpwQh

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 7, 2022

Home run No. 54

Judge hit a two-run home run to left field off Trevor Megill, breaking a 2-2 tie and proving to be the difference in a 5-2 win. This ties him with Alex Rodriguez for most home runs in a season by a right-handed hitter in New York Yankees history.

Second-deck for No. 54 👨‍⚖️ pic.twitter.com/hzXycYma0m

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 5, 2022

Home run No. 53

Leading off the game, Judge needed only two pitches before taking Shawn Armstrong 450 feet to left field. It’s Judge’s new career high in home runs. He’s on pace for 66 home runs, which would tie Sammy Sosa for third-most in MLB history.

No. 53 is single-season career high for @TheJudge44! 👨‍⚖️👏 pic.twitter.com/yhkDtaX6ra

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 4, 2022

Home run No. 52

In the top of the ninth inning against the Rays, Judge launched a 392-foot dinger off of a Jason Adam changeup for his 52nd homer, matching his career high from 2017.

52. 👨‍⚖️#AllRise pic.twitter.com/8a5KFAOs6X

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 4, 2022

Home run No. 51

Judge took a fastball into center field off Angels starter Mike Mayers. He is now tied with Maris for most home runs before September in Yankees history.

#AllRise for Home Run 51 🙌 pic.twitter.com/qL7i5k3rli

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 31, 2022

Home run No. 50

Judge launched a 1-1 curveball off Jose Quijada to center field for his 50th home run of the year. He’s the first Yankees player 50 HR before September since Roger Maris in 1961. It’s also his second 50-home run season in his career. He’s the third Yankees player to record multiple 50-HR seasons, joining Babe Ruth (4) & Mickey Mantle (2). He’s on pace for 63 home runs this season.