Aaron Judge, the star player for the New York Yankees and a two-time MVP, has stepped into fatherhood with joy as he and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, welcomed their first daughter, Nora Rose Judge.

Earlier this year, in January, Judge made headlines when he revealed his wife’s pregnancy while accepting the 2024 AL MVP award through a video message—his second win for this prestigious title. He dominated the voting, earning all 30 first-place votes thanks to an outstanding season where he achieved a batting average of .322, hit 58 home runs, recorded 144 RBIs, and scored 122 runs.

On February 5, Judge announced the wonderful news of their daughter’s birth, which took place on January 27, through an endearing post on social media. He shared a sweet photo of his daughter’s tiny feet and wrote, “What an incredible week it’s been! I can’t wait for the memories the three of us will make.”

The Love Story of Aaron and Samantha

Aaron and Samantha’s relationship began in high school, where they fell in love. They both attended Fresno State University together after graduation. Their love story culminated in a stunning private wedding held in Maui, Hawaii, in December 2021. Alongside their new baby, the Judge family also has two dachshunds named Gus and Penny.