Aaron Judge admits there was ‘definitely a little pressure’ in chase for 62

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Aaron Judge is often calm, cool, and collected in the batter's box, but the last couple of weeks was a different story.

Judge passed Roger Maris with his 62nd home run of the season on Tuesday night, setting a new American League record, but it surely didn't come easy.

After he hit his 60th home run on Sept. 20, it took him eight games to hit 61, and then another six to break the record.

Now that he's the new record holder, he can relax.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (99) approaches home plate as the teammates come out to congratulate him after hitting a solo home run, his 62nd of the season, in the first inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. With the home run, Judge set the AL record for home runs in a season, passing Roger Maris. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

"It’s a big relief," Judge admitted after the feat. "I think everybody can finally sit down in their seats and watch a ball game. It’s been a fun ride so far. Getting a chance to do this with the team we’ve got, the guys surrounding me, the constant support from my family who’s been with me there through this whole thing, it’s been a great honor."

"And also, Roger Maris Jr., him and his family supporting and being along for the ride, too… I know it’s a tough situation. Your dad’s legacy, you want to uphold that, but getting the chance to meet their family, they’re wonderful people. Getting the chance to have my name next to someone as great as Roger Maris, Babe Ruth, those guys, is incredible."

But Judge didn't feel pressure for himself - every time he didn't hit a home