Aaron Judge home run tracker: 9 away from breaking AL record

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is nine home runs away from breaking the MLB American League record of 61 in a season, set in 1961 by Yankees outfielder Roger Maris.

On Sunday, Judge hit his 53rd homer on the season for the AL-leading Yankees, meaning he needs just eight to tie and nine to surpass Maris’ 61-year-old record.

The achievement would certainly help Judge’s AL MVP case and his bid for a new contract. The four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger is set to become a free agent after the 2022 season.

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