While Aaron Judge has become a household name as a star outfielder for the New York Yankees, his older brother John Judge followed in their adoptive parents’ footsteps.
John and Aaron were adopted and raised in California by their adoptive parents, Patty and Wayne Judge.
Highlights
- Unlike Aaron Judge, his older brother has pursued his career in the noble teaching profession.
- John was adopted in 1985 by Patty and Wayne Judge.
- John, who is of Asian descent, currently teaches English in South Korea
John Judge’s younger brother, Aaron, is a standout outfielder for the New York Yankees. He played college baseball at Fresno State.
During his collegiate career, John’s younger sibling earned All-American honors and helped lead his team to a College World Series appearance.
Aaron was selected in 32nd overall by the Yankees in the 2013 MLB Draft, the talented athlete made his MLB debut in 2016 and won the AL Rookie of the Year award in 2017.
Since then, John’s brother has been a six-time All-Star, won the AL MVP in 2022, and set the AL home run record with 62 homers in a single season.
John Judge Teaches English In South Korea
John Judge and Aaron Judge were born to different parents but raised by the same loving adoptive parents, Wayne and Patty Judge.
The Judge brothers have a years of age gap and they were adopted by Wayne and Patty seven years apart. While John is around 40, Aaron is 32 years old as of 2024. They grew up under the same roof in California.
As great as Aaron Judge is, my favorite fact about him is that his parents, Patty and Wayne, are retired California teachers.🍎 pic.twitter.com/iSlYxMUuQ8
— Nicholas Ferroni (@NicholasFerroni) October 13, 2024
Both Patty and Wayne Judge are teachers. The couple crossed paths while attending Fresno State University in the mid-1970s.
Their first child John followed in their footsteps and pursued his career as a teacher. Aaron Judge’s older brother currently teaches English in South Korea and lives in the same country.
Many details about John Judge’s childhood are unknown. However, it has been reported that he is of Asian descent.
Moreover, while the baseball player stands 6 feet 7 inches tall, his brother John is reportedly 5 feet 9/10 inches tall.
John has always been supportive of Aaron’s career. The brothers share a close bond, often highlighted in Aaron’s interviews.
As a teacher, John might live a quieter life compared to his famous brother, but his dedication to teaching speaks volumes.
Furthermore, the MLB player is biracial. As a curious young boy, he found it strange he didn’t resemble his mom and dad and started asking why.
Without hiding anything, the Judge couple answered honestly and told him he was adopted.
It must have been the same in the case of John. He likely asked his adoptive parents similar questions and received the same loving and honest answers.
When talking about his adoptive mother, John’s younger brother said that he may not have grown inside Patty’s womb, but he grew in her heart.
He also remarked how their mom has always shown him love and compassion since childhood.
Additional Information
- Aaron Judge has garnered around $55 million net worth through his baseball career.
- In high school, Aaron didn’t just play baseball; he also played football and basketball.
- At 6’7 and 282 pounds, the athlete is physically one of the largest players in the MLB.
