Who is Aaron Judge’s Wife? All about Samantha Bracksieck

Aaron Judge has made baseball history, breaking a record that has stood for more than six decades.

The New York Yankees outfielder tied his American League single-season home run record in late September 2022 when he hit his 61st home run against the Toronto Blue Jays. The record, set by Yankees legend Roger Maris in 1961, stood for 61 years.

Fans eagerly awaited if and when Judge would hit another homer, and on October 4, 2022, the outfielder hit his history-making 62nd home run at the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field, setting a new record.

One fan who kept a special eye on Judge’s historic home run chase was his wife, Samantha Bracksieck.

“My wife has been with me through it all and she’s as calm as a cucumber, that’s for sure,” the judge told the judge New York Post after tying Maris’ long-standing record.

In December 2022, Dommer signed a nine-year, $360 million dollar contract with the Yankees. He was also named the team’s newest captain.

“Thanks to everyone, my wife, Samantha,” Judge said during a press conference, where he was joined on stage by Bracksieck. “(My wife and I) came to the decision that was in our hearts, that we belong in New York, we belong in this city.”

Bracksieck played an important role in negotiating the contract, Judge said during an August 2024 appearance at Casa de Club podcast. When talks didn’t seem to go anywhere, it was his wife who encouraged him to call owner Hal Steinbrenner. The call went well, and Bracksieck listened as Steinbrenner told him he too would be made captain.

“I was more speechless about that than hearing about a nine-year deal. Sam hit me like, “You gotta say something.” It was special,” he said.

Next up is Judge and the Yankees heading to the 2024 World Series — the team’s first championship game in 15 years — after winning Game 5 of the ALCS. After the game, Bracksieck celebrated with her husband on the court while wearing a custom jacket that featured images of Judge.

So who is the woman standing by the MLB player’s side as he walks into the baseball history books? Here’s everything to know about Aaron Judge’s wife, Samantha Bracksieck.

She met Judge in high school

Bracksieck and Judge attended Linden High School in Linden, California. There, Judge played three sports (football, basketball and baseball) before graduating in 2010.

After high school, both Bracksieck and Judge attended Fresno State University in California.

She studied kinesiology

While a student at Fresno State, Bracksieck was honored in 2017 for an outstanding master’s thesis in kinesiology. Her award-winning project, titled “Posterior Elbow Angle During Movement Phase of Throwing in Relation to Susceptibility to UCL Injury in Major League Baseball Players,” examined elbow ligament injuries in Major League Baseball.

She and Judge have been dating since at least 2014

Although Bracksieck and Judge primarily keep their relationship off social media, Bracksieck appeared first on Judge’s Instagram account in November 2014. The photo collage showed the couple, along with Judge’s parents, participating in a Thanksgiving Day 5K run together.

“Happy Thanksgiving everyone and always be thankful for what you have! #GodBless #5k,” Judge captioned the post.

Aside from that 2014 post, Bracksieck is almost entirely absent from Judge’s social media. The only other time she has appeared on his Instagram since July 2022, when the two visited Los Angeles during MLB’s All-Star Break.

“What a time we had out in LA for the All Star break! Can’t thank the Yankee fans and all the fans out there for their support and making this one of the best years yet! Time to get started on the 2nd half!” ,” the baseball player wrote along the photo series.

She and the judge married in 2021

Judge and Bracksieck were married in a private ceremony in Maui, Hawaii, on December 13, 2021, according to Daily Mail. Photos obtained by the publication showed the couple exchanging their vows under an impressive arch of flowers and greenery at the Montage Kapalua Bay Resort. Bracksieck wore a form-fitting gown with an illusion neckline, detailed back and long veil, while Judge donned a classic black tuxedo.

The couple, who never formally announced their engagement, married in front of an intimate audience that included several of Judge’s New York Yankees teammates. Photos on Twitter showed Yankees players Gary Sanchez, Luis Cessa and Gleyber Torres in Hawaii for the wedding.

She and Judge enjoy sports — not just baseball

Although Judge and Bracksieck primarily keep their relationship a secret, they are often seen enjoying sporting events together.

In November 2019, the couple stood on the sidelines during a football game at their alma mater, Fresno State. A few years later, they were seen sitting courtside (next to Trevor Noah) when the Brooklyn Nets faced the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs.

Judge and Bracksieck are also big fans of tennis. They participated in the US Open in 2022 and 2023.

In October 2023, the couple sat courtside at Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks game against the Boston Celtics.

She and Judge are charitable

Judge and Bracksieck make a joint effort. In November 2019, the couple returned to the Fresno area to visit young cancer patients at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera County, California, according to ABC 30. During the visit, the two were seen laughing and cracking jokes with patients to help brighten their day.

The hospital visit was part of Judge’s work with his foundation, ALL RISE. The mission of Judge’s organization — which he started in 2018 — is to inspire children and teens to become responsible citizens through leadership programs, grants, baseball camps and more.

She has run the New York City Marathon several times

In November 2022, Bracksieck ran the New York City Marathon – and Judge was there to cheer her on. The pair were seen hugging after she crossed the finish line.

A year later, when Bracksieck returned for another round in 2023, The referee was waiting at the finish line again to congratulate her with a hug and a smile.

Judge’s teammate, Anthony Rizzo, was also there to support his wife, Emily, who told New York Post that she had contacted Bracksieck for tips before the marathon.

“I’ve been going to her through this whole process and asking her a million questions about what the day (is) like, what I’m going to wear, what headphones, what her workout is like,” she said in October 2023. “We I’ve also been running together and she’s really been a support system for me and given me a lot of good experience advice.