Yankees' Aaron Judge Wins Second Straight AL Player of Month

Aaron Judge is having a historic 2025 MLB season, solidifying his status as the game's premier offensive player and a driving force behind the New York Yankees' success. He won the American League Player of the Month award for May, marking his second consecutive monthly honor this season and his fourth straight May award over four years. Judge posted exceptional stats in May, including a .364 batting average, 11 home runs, 18 RBIs, and a 1.251 OPS, continuing his pursuit of historic milestones like a .400 batting average and 60 home runs. His performance has led the Yankees to lead the AL East with a 36-22 record, bolstered by his league-leading hits, total bases, and OPS. Judge’s 11th career monthly award places him second all-time behind Barry Bonds, and he remains on pace to challenge Babe Ruth’s total bases record. Alongside fellow superstar Shohei Ohtani, who earned the National League Player of the Month, Judge’s achievements highlight a season of extraordinary baseball excellence.