Best Rookie Seasons in MLB History

by Rob Joyce
Aaron Judge has officially hit more home runs than any rookie in major league history. His two long balls on Monday afternoon gave the 25-year-old an even 50 on the year, besting Mark McGwire’s record of 49 set in 1987. A post-All Star break slump, combined with Houston’s Jose Altuve going on a tear, likely means Judge won’t take home the MVP award in the American League, but he is a shoe-in for Rookie of the Year.
Regardless, Judge’s freshman campaign in the