How tall is Aaron Judge? Where Yankees star’s height ranks among tallest MLB players of all time

Tallest players in MLB history

Here’s a look at the tallest players of all time. As shown below, the tallest players in history play at the pitcher position. 

Tallest position players in MLB history

• 1B Tony Clark: 6-foot-8
• 1B Nate Freiman: 6-foot-8

Two players are tied for the honor of being the tallest position player in MLB history. Tony Clark, a former first baseman who was named the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association after he retired, became the tallest non-pitcher in MLB history at 6-foot-8 when he made his debut.

Clark had a long career, playing in 15 MLB seasons for a variety of different teams. He held this record by himself until first baseman Nate Freiman made his MLB debut, although he only played in 116 games over the course of a two-year MLB career.

Aaron Judge is part of a group of several players to check in at 6-foot-7.

Aaron Judge height comparisons

How tall is Aaron Judge compared to other MLB players

There are several other pitchers who are 6-foot-8, including Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow, so Judge isn’t in the top 10 tallest players. However, Judge is tied for being the tallest active position player at 6-foot-7, alongside Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz.

How tall is Aaron Judge compared to teammates?

Aaron Judge is the tallest player on the Yankees, but not by much. Fellow slugger Giancarlo Stanton stands at 6-foot-6, providing a terrifying duo in the middle of New York’s lineup. Additionally, young pitcher Cam Schlittler also stands at 6-foot-6.

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How tall is Aaron Judge compared to Yankees legends?

There were a few Yankees over time who were taller than Aaron Judge, including hall-of-famer Randy Johnson who spent two seasons in New York. However, Judge is taller than most other Yankee legends who cemented their place in franchise history.

Here’s a look at the heights of some Yankees greats:

• Derek Jeter: 6-foot-3
• Joe DiMaggio: 6-foot-2
• Babe Ruth: 6-foot-2
• Lou Gehrig: 6-foot-0
• Mickey Mantle: 6-foot-0
• Yogi Berra: 5-foot-8

Judge is most comparable to hall-of-famer Dave Winfield, who, at 6-foot-6, played nine seasons for the Yankees.

How tall is Aaron Judge compared to Jose Altuve?

Aaron Judge’s height really went viral in 2017, when the Yankees played the Houston Astros in the ALCS. That year, second baseman Jose Altuve won MVP over Judge as the two face off in the playoffs, with one of the tallest players in the league battling one of the shortest.

Altuve stands at just 5-foot-6, and when Judge makes it to second base against the Astros, the height difference between the two is obvious.

Aaron Judge’s wife, Samantha Bracksieck, is much shorter than her husband, although her official height isn’t public. Whenever they appear in public together, the height difference between the two is very apparent.

Aaron Judge was adopted as a baby, so he didn’t get his height from his parents. Nonetheless, he stands much taller than both his mom and dad.