Aaron Judge and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, have shared the exciting news of a new addition to their family. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in late January 2025. They made a private but joyful announcement, marking a significant milestone in their lives.
Let’s take a closer look at the couple’s journey, their recent milestones, and the latest chapter in their personal story.
Aaron Judge’s wife Samantha Bracksieck gives birth to a daughter
Aaron Judge and his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Nora Rose Judge, on January 27, 2025.
Judge shared the news through an Instagram post on February 5, 2025, where he described the week as “incredible” and expressed excitement about the memories they would create as a family. The post included a black-and-white photo of their newborn’s feet.
In January 2025, Judge, 32, announced he would miss the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Awards ceremony, where he won the unanimous 2024 AL MVP, because his wife was due to give birth “any day.” He accepted the award via video call while awaiting the birth of their daughter.
The couple, high school sweethearts, married in December 2021 in Hawaii. They keep their personal life private, but Judge has shared how his wife has supported him throughout his career. She encouraged him to sign his nine-year, $360 million contract with the Yankees in December 2022. Samantha also supported him during the Yankees’ 2024 World Series run. Despite their efforts, the team was defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.
Judge and Samantha first began dating in high school in Linden, California, before both attending Fresno State University. Despite keeping their family life largely out of the public eye, Judge has consistently expressed how his wife helps keep him grounded amid his sports success.
