In less time than it takes most of us to find our keys, Aaron Judge smashed his way to 300 career home runs, setting a new MLB record on August 14, 2024, in just 955 games.

Proving once again that superhuman feats are his specialty, Aaron Judge shattered the record for the fastest player to reach 300 career home runs, achieving the milestone in only 955 games. His towering three-run blast off a 3-0 pitch from Chad Kuhl not only eclipsed Ralph Kiner’s prior record of 1,087 games but also helped propel the Yankees to a dominating 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. With Judge in full swing—boasting a .333 average and 1.174 OPS—the Yankees' captain looks poised for yet another MVP-caliber season and perhaps even more historic home run milestones.

Judge's monumental homer came during his second at-bat of the game, meeting the glowing expectations of Yankees fans who have grown accustomed to him delivering in the clutch. The Chicago White Sox pitcher Chad Kuhl made the fateful decision to toss a 3-0 pitch right into Judge's wheelhouse, an offering that was greeted with the ceremonial crack of Judge's bat before sailing into the left-field stands.

The blast, which scored three runs, made the scoreboard look cheerful rather early, granting the Yankees a comfortable cushion to build upon, one they generously expanded to a 10-2 win. Not that Yankees players needed a confidence boost, but having Judge put another record in the books certainly didn't dampen spirits. It’s not every day a team’s captain makes history and still manages to be understated about it.

By hitting his 300th home run in just 955 games, Judge broke the long-standing record held by Ralph Kiner, who took 1,087 games to achieve the same feat. This is not the first record Judge has obliterated. Back in 2022, he cracked the American League single-season home run record with a staggering 62 homers, a vivid display of his penchant for making history.

For a player who swings like he's trying to reach the moon, Judge is remarkably consistent. At the moment he bagged his 300th homer, his batting average stood at a polished .333, and his OPS (on-base plus slugging) clocked in at an eye-popping 1.174. All signs point to a second MVP award this season—a fitting addition to the mantle of a player who already commands respect on and off the field as the Yankee's captain.

Judge’s awe-inspiring power surge this season has him on pace for 57 home runs, a number that wouldn't look out of place in a Hollywood script. The towering slugger has shown a knack for delivering not just big hits, but big moments that reshape baseball history. It’s less a question of 'if' with Judge and more a question of 'when and how spectacularly.'

The Yankees, while basking in the glow of their superstar’s accomplishments, have their own reasons to be optimistic. A solid victory over the Chicago White Sox, marked by Judge's milestone, reinforces their potential for the remainder of the season. Confidence radiates from a team that can rely on a captain who makes breaking records look like child's play.

Aaron Judge's journey to 300 home runs has been nothing short of cinematic, but the numbers alone don’t capture the entire essence of his impact. Electric atmosphere, awe-struck fans, and the ubiquitous presence of Judge Tower—a nickname well-earned by his towering presence—have redefined what it means to be a powerhouse slugger in contemporary baseball.

As teammates and fans alike celebrate this historic achievement, it’s clear that Judge’s journey is far from over. If anything, he seems to be gaining momentum, much to the delight of baseball aficionados and the dismay of opposing pitchers. There are still plenty of chapters left in the Aaron Judge saga, and if this latest milestone is any indication, they will be written in record-breaking ink.

In the meantime, perhaps Chad Kuhl and the rest of the Chicago White Sox should take comfort in knowing they were part of a historic day—a day when Aaron Judge, for the 300th time, showed why he is one of the most formidable hitters in Major League Baseball. And knowing Judge, he's probably just getting started.