New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been open about the long journey and love of his parents Wayne and Patty Judge. The Yankees star was adopted by his parents and has been outspoken about his family’s unique path.
“I was about 10 or 11 and we really didn’t look alike, so I started asking questions and they told me I was adopted and answered all my questions, and that was that,” Aaron told The New York Post’s Kevin Kernan during a March 2015, feature story titled, “‘Blessed’ Yankees prospect elicits Stargell, Stanton comps.” “I was fine with it. It really didn’t bother me because that’s the only parents I’ve known.”
Here’s what you need to know about Judge’s family.
Aaron Judge: ‘We Are BLACK MEN!! We Build & Lift Each Other Up!!’
Aaron discovered his adoption story amid questions about why he looked different than his family. Back in 2020, Aaron took to social media to issue an encouraging message to Black men.
“We are BLACK MEN!!” Aaron noted in a June 5, 2020, post on Instagram. “We build and lift each other up!!
“Together we are better, together we are strong! We need to continue to stand TOGETHER to create a better future for generations to come! 🖤 1 John 2:11.”
Yankees Star Aaron Judge Does Not Have a Relationship With His Biological Parents
The Yankees outfielder was born in Linden, California, and adopted by Wayne and Patty the following day, per Newsday’s Steven Marcus. Aaron does not appear to have a relationship with his biological parents.
While some adopted children yearn to know their biological parents, Judge said ‘that has never’ crossed his mind,” Marcus wrote in a June 13, 2017, story titled, “Yankees’ Aaron Judge excited to play in front of adoptive parents and his friends in California.” “’I can’t really relate to it,’ he said. ‘I have one set of parents, the ones that raised me. That’s how it is.'”
Aaron Judge on Adopted Family: ‘Some Kids Grow in Their Mom’s Stomach; I Grew in My Mom’s Heart’
Aaron continues to praise his relationship with his adopted parents. The Yankees star’s story offers inspiration to others who have been adopted.
“Some kids grow in their mom’s stomach; I grew in my mom’s heart,” Aaron told Newsday.
“She’s always showed me love and compassion ever since I was a little baby. I’ve never needed to think differently or wonder about anything.”
Aaron Judge’s Mom Patty on Yankees Outfielder: ‘It’s Been Off-the-Charts Fun Seeing Aaron Play’
Aaron’s parents have had front row seats to witness the slugger’s rise to stardom. Back in 2015, Aaron’s mom Patty reflected on the experience of watching her son play. This was before Aaron began his career in the majors and became a 7-time All-Star.
“It’s been off-the-charts fun seeing Aaron play,” Patty told the New York Post at the time. “We’ve tried to make it to the first of this or the first of that. Aaron has a pretty good compass. At a young age, he knew the difference between right or wrong.”
The Judge family is undoubtedly hoping the Yankees can once again reach the World Series. Regardless of how far the Yankees can advance in the postseason, Aaron’s adoption story continues to be an inspiration to fans all over the world.
Aaron Judge Gets Candid on Parents, Patty & Wayne Judge, Amid Yankees Career