In what year did Aaron Judge make his MLB debut?

Aaron Judge made his MLB debut in 2016. The New York Yankees called him up on August 13, 2016, against the Tampa Bay Rays, and he homered in his first major-league at-bat. That immediate impact helped make his arrival one of the most memorable Yankees debuts in recent years.

Judge appeared in 27 games during the 2016 season, batting .179 with four home runs. He retained rookie status for 2017, when he became a full-time right fielder and emerged as one of baseball’s biggest stars. His rookie campaign included 52 home runs, then a major-league rookie record.

A common mix-up is confusing Judge’s MLB debut with his first full season. He was drafted by the Yankees in 2013 and spent several years developing in the minor leagues before reaching the majors. His 2016 call-up was brief, while 2017 was the season that established him as an everyday superstar.