Aaron Judge Wife
Meet lovely Samantha Bracksieck! She is the pretty wife of MLB player Aaron Judge, the talented and handsome outfielder for the New York Yankees.
Over the years, we have met other girlfriends Aaron Judge has had, Sterling Olmstead, Jen Flaum, and Brittany “Britt” Hodges. But now it’s time to meet The Judge’s current lady.
Samantha Bracksieck
31-year-old Samantha Lianne Bracksieck was born on August 12, 1993, in San Joaquin, California. She is one of the children born to Gregory Alan and Karen (nee. Nesbitt) Bracksieck, ages 65 and 61, respectively.
It is possible Samantha has three siblings, brothers Greg, Joseph, and sister Kristine.
Ms. Bracksieck studied kinesiology at Fresno State; awarded with the Outstanding Master’s Degree Project for her project “Posterior Elbow Angle During the Movement Phase of Throwing in Relation to the Susceptibility of UCL Injury in Major League Baseball Players.”
Before Fresno State, Samantha Bracksieck attended Linden High School, where she played basketball and soccer. She graduated in 2011. According to the media, Samantha and Aaron started dating on and off in 2016; they split up and rekindled their relationship in 2019.
Aaron Judge and Samantha Bracksieck got married at the Montage Kapalua Bay hotel in Maui, Hawaii, on December 11, 2021. Wedding pictures, thanks to the guys at the Daily Mail.
According to an article published by Good House Keeping, Aaron and Samantha met and first started dating while they were in high school in 2010.
Aaron Judge Career
- Early Life (1992-2010)
- Born on April 26, 1992, in Sacramento, California.
- Adopted the day after birth by Patty and Wayne Judge.
- Attended Linden High School, excelling in baseball, football, and basketball.
- College Career (2010-2013)
- Played baseball for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
- Helped the team win the WAC Tournament in 2011.
- Named a Freshman All-American and won the TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby in 2012.
Professional Career
- Draft and Minor Leagues (2013-2016)
- Drafted by the New York Yankees as the 32nd overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft.
- Made his professional debut with the Charleston RiverDogs in 2014.
- Promoted to higher minor league levels, showcasing strong performance despite injuries.
- New York Yankees (2016-Present)
- 2016: Debuted on August 13, hitting a home run in his first at-bat.
- 2017: Unanimously named AL Rookie of the Year; set rookie records with 52 home runs and 114 RBIs. Won the Home Run Derby and was an All-Star.
- 2018: Named an All-Star again; faced injury but finished with 27 home runs.
- 2019: Hit his 100th career home run; contributed to a record-setting season for team home runs.
- 2020: Struggled with injuries but started strong before being sidelined.
- 2021: Achieved multiple accolades, including Player of the Week honors and his first walk-off RBI.
- 2022: Won the AL MVP Award, setting an AL record with 62 home runs in a season. Re-signed with the Yankees on a nine-year, $360 million contract and became team captain.
2023 Season Highlights
- Free Agency Pursuit: Judge was pursued by the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, with offers exceeding $400 million. The Yankees initially offered $320 million over eight years.
- Contract Signing: On December 20, 2022, Judge signed a nine-year, $360 million contract with the Yankees, the largest free agent deal in MLB history. He was named the 16th captain of the Yankees, the first since Derek Jeter.
- Opening Day: Made his first appearance as captain on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, hitting a home run off Logan Webb of the San Francisco Giants.
- Injuries:
- Suffered a mild hip strain on April 26, leading to a stint on the 10-day injured list.
- Returned to play on May 9 but faced another injury on June 3, missing 42 games due to a toe sprain.
- Performance Awards:
- Received the American League Player of the Week Award for May 15–21 and Player of the Month for May after hitting .342 with 12 home runs.
- Elected to the All-Star Game but could not participate due to injury.
- Record-Breaking Achievements:
- Hit his 250th home run on September 2, becoming the fastest player in MLB history to reach this milestone in just 810 games.
- Finished the season with 37 home runs, maintaining a pace for over 55 home runs had he played a full season.
- Season Statistics: Ended the year with a batting line of .267/.406/.613, including 98 hits, 75 RBIs, and an OPS over 1.000 for the second consecutive year.
- Team Performance: The Yankees finished fourth in the AL East and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
- Awards and Recognition: Honored with the Roberto Clemente Award for his charitable work and selected to the All-MLB Team for the third consecutive year.
- Leadership Role: As captain, Judge took a more active role in team discussions regarding direction and potential changes after a disappointing season.
2024 Season Highlights
- Slow Start: Judge began the season sluggishly, batting only .180 through the first three weeks of April due to an injury-interrupted spring training.
- Position Changes: Primarily played center field but made his first appearance in left field during Alex Verdugo’s absence on paternity leave.
- Late April Improvement: By the end of April, Judge showed signs of improvement with eight hits, three home runs, and six walks in the final week.
- Ejection Incident: On May 4, Judge was ejected for the first time in his career after disputing a third-strike call.
- Outstanding May Performance:
- Named American League Player of the Week for May 19 after hitting .500 with three home runs and five doubles.
- Selected as AL Player of the Month for May, hitting 14 home runs and slashing .361/.479/.918.
- Had a successful series at Oracle Park against the Giants, going 6-for-10 with three home runs and six RBIs.
- Improved season stats to .277/.405/.643 by the end of May.
- June Success:
- Received his second AL Player of the Week award for the week ending June 9, batting .500 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in a six-game homestand.
- Achieved a batting average over .300 for the first time in 2024 after a strong performance against the Dodgers.
- By June’s end, he led MLB in home runs (31), RBIs (82), and OPS (1.144), while ranking second in AL batting average (.316).
- Won AL Player of the Month for June, hitting .409 with 11 home runs and 37 RBIs.
- All-Star Selection: Announced as a starting outfielder for the American League in the All-Star Game on June 27, leading all players in votes received.
- Milestone Achievements:
- Hit his 40th home run on August 2 against the Blue Jays, reaching 100 RBIs for the season.
- Achieved his 300th career home run on August 14, becoming the fastest player to reach this milestone in just 955 games.
- Hit his 50th and 51st home runs on August 25, joining an elite group with three or more seasons of at least 50 home runs.
- Career Milestones: Collected his 1,000th career hit on August 26, marking another significant achievement in his career.
- August Honors: Awarded AL Player of the Month for August after slashing .389/.530/.856 with an OPS of 1.386.
- September Highlights: On September 13, Judge hit a go-ahead grand slam against the Red Sox, ending a personal longest streak of 16 games without a home run, helping secure a comeback victory for the Yankees.
Aaron Judge Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, as of October 2024, Aaron Judge’s net worth is estimated at $50 million.
Bak in 2022, Aaron Judge’s net worth was estimated at $20 Million. In addition to his salary from his contract with the New York Yankees, Aaron Judge earns from his endorsement deals with Pepsi, Adidas, SHOC Energy Drink, Hulu, JBL, Jersey Mike Subs, Oakley, Bloomingdales.
Aaron Judge Contract and Salary
On December 20, 2022, Aaron Judge has signed a monumental nine-year contract worth $360 million with the New York Yankees, making it one of the largest contracts in Major League Baseball history. This deal guarantees him the full amount and results in an average annual salary of $40 million.
In 2025, Judge’s base salary will remain at $40 million, which is consistent with the total salary he will receive that year. This contract not only highlights Judge’s immense value as a player but also reflects his successful negotiation strategy, as he turned down several lucrative offers, including a reported $400 million from the San Diego Padres, before finalizing this deal with the Yankees
Aaron Judge agreed to a one-year, $19 million contract on June 24, 2022, therefore earning a salary of $19 million. CBS Sports revealed Judge turned down the Yankees’seven-year contract extension worth $213.5 million. The Yankees GM Brian Cashman released the following statement.
“We’re all disappointed right now that we can’t be talking about a contract extension today. Not now, but hopefully later,” Cashman said. “… Both sides would like to be here. I think Aaron Judge doesn’t want to be anywhere but here, and we’d love to make that happen as well.”
