Overview

• Judge drew his 35th intentional walk Thursday against the White Sox, establishing a new American League single-season mark.
• He surpassed Ted Williams’ 1957 total of 34, a benchmark from the period since intentional walks have been officially tracked starting in 1955.
• The record underscores how often teams choose a free pass to avoid giving Judge a chance at run-scoring power.
• Earlier this week he reached 50 home runs, and the Yankees already secured a playoff berth.
• Barry Bonds still holds MLB’s far higher intentional-walk records, framing Judge’s achievement as the AL standard.