Tue Sep 16 04:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Aaron Judge has been named American League Player of the Week for September 8-14 after a dominant performance, including five home runs and a .450 batting average. This marks his 14th career Player of the Week award, tying him for fourth-most all-time. During the week, Judge also surpassed Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees’ all-time home run list and set a Major League record for most first-inning home runs in a single season. He’s approaching his fourth 50-home run season. Despite the Yankees’ mixed record, Judge’s performance keeps them in contention. Mookie Betts won the National League Player of the Week award.

**News Article:**

**Judge’s Historic Week Earns Him AL Player of the Week Honors**

**NEW YORK, NY** – Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has been named American League Player of the Week after a week of record-breaking performances. From September 8-14, Judge batted .450 with five home runs, five RBIs, and nine runs scored.

The honor marks Judge’s 14th career Player of the Week award, tying him with baseball legends Albert Pujols and Frank Thomas for fourth-most all-time.

Judge’s week included surpassing Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees’ all-time home run list and setting a new Major League record for most first-inning home runs in a single season with 19. He is now just two home runs away from his fourth 50+ home run season, putting him in elite company.

Despite the Yankees going 3-3 last week, Judge’s dominance has kept them in the playoff race, trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by 4.0 games in the AL East but leading the Boston Red Sox by 1.5 games for the top Wild Card spot. Judge is considered the frontrunner for the 2025 AL MVP award.

Meanwhile, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts secured the National League Player of the Week award.

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