Yankees' Aaron Judge breaks 6-way tie on all-time MLB leaderboard

The 6-foot-7 slugger continues to climb the record books.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:19pm by Ben Kaplan

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting Aaron Judge's batting stance and swing broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes in the style of Pablo Picasso, using the vibrant colors of the New York Yankees' uniform.Aaron Judge's powerful swing deconstructed into a cubist masterpiece, capturing the raw athleticism and geometric precision of the Yankees slugger.San Francisco Today

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has broken a six-way tie for 254th place on the MLB all-time walks leaderboard, passing Fielder Jones, Ryan Klesko, Carlos Pena, Nick Swisher, and Dixie Walker with his 818th career walk.

Why it matters

Judge is one of the most dominant power hitters in the game today, and his ability to draw walks at a high rate is a testament to his elite plate discipline and on-base skills. As he continues to climb the all-time leaderboards, it provides context on how Judge's career stacks up against some of the game's all-time greats.

The details

On Monday night against the San Francisco Giants, Judge drew his 818th career walk, breaking a six-way tie for 254th place on the MLB all-time walks leaderboard. The five players he passed - Fielder Jones, Ryan Klesko, Carlos Pena, Nick Swisher, and Dixie Walker - all had 817 career walks.

  • On March 31, 2026, Aaron Judge drew his 818th career walk.

The players

Aaron Judge

A 6-foot-7 slugger and star outfielder for the New York Yankees.

Fielder Jones

A 1906 World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox who was ahead of his time in drawing walks, and later played and managed in the Federal League.

Ryan Klesko

A former MLB first baseman and outfielder who played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants, from 1992 to 2007.

Carlos Pena

A former MLB first baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros from 2001 to 2013.

Nick Swisher

A former MLB outfielder and first baseman who played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Atlanta Braves from 2002 to 2015.

Dixie Walker

A four-time MLB All-Star outfielder who played for the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1931 to 1949, winning the batting title in 1944.

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The takeaway

Aaron Judge's continued climb up the MLB record books is a testament to his elite power and plate discipline, as he surpasses some of the game's all-time great hitters in categories like walks. As he approaches his prime years, Judge is solidifying his status as one of the best players of his generation.