Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge, a professional baseball player, has established himself as a formidable outfielder for the New York Yankees since his debut in 2016. Known for his adeptness in power-hitting, the Yankees selected Judge in the first round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He has since been a consistent leader in home runs and runs batted in the American League, becoming a key player for his team. His stellar performance in his rookie year earned him the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 2017. Judge continued to showcase his prowess by winning the Home Run Derby the same year.

Over the years, Judge's consistent performance has earned him several accolades. In 2022, he was honored with the Sporting News MLB Player of the Year and the Baseball America Major League Player of the Year. He was also awarded the Hickok Belt the same year. Furthermore, Judge was named to the 2022 and 2023 All-MLB First Teams in addition to six MLB All-Star titles overall, reflecting his sustained excellence in the sport. In 2024, Judge became MLB's fastest player to 300 career home runs.

In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Judge has been involved in philanthropy, most notably through his foundation, the ALL RISE Foundation, which has the mission to inspire children and youth to become responsible citizens and encourage them to reach unlimited opportunities. His charitable passion was recognized in 2023 when he was awarded the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. In January 2024, the foundation hosted a gala on Wall Street and raised nearly $800,000 for youth programs in New York City.