In the words of Mary-Kate Olsen from 1995’s “It Takes Two,” Aaron Judge and Samantha Bracksieck have got that “can’t-eat, can’t-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series” kind of love.
In December 2021, the Yankees outfielder and his favorite fan tied the knot in an outdoor ceremony in Hawaii.
Joined by loved ones — and perhaps some of Judge’s teammates — the couple became husband and wife at the Montage Kapalua Bay resort.
Aaron Judge and Samantha Bracksieck in September 2019. Getty ImagesThree years after saying “I do,” Judge celebrated the Yankees’ World Series berth following a Game 5 ALCS win over the Guardians in October 2024.
Judge, 32, savored the special moment at Progressive Field in Cleveland with Bracksieck at his side.
Although Judge and Bracksieck have kept much of their relationship under wraps the past few years, their romance reportedly began long before the 6-foot-7 outfielder became an MLB megastar.
Aaron Judge and Samantha Bracksieck in October 2022. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostHigh school sweethearts
Bracksieck and Judge started dating during their high school years in Linden, Calif., and later reunited at Fresno State University.
Bracksieck, who reportedly stands at 5-foot-2, earned undergrad and graduate degrees in exercise science. The two are said to have called it quits before reuniting around 2019.
A favorite among Yankees WAGs
Aaron Judge and Samantha Bracksieck in February 2020. Getty Images for FanaticsIn October 2019, Bracksieck supported Judge as the Yankees swept the Twins in the ALDS. She was spotted in the stands with model Chase Carter, who was romantically linked to Giancarlo Stanton at the time.
Months later, Bracksieck also received support from Nicole Holder and Tori Voit, the wives of former Yankees pitcher Jonathan Holder and first baseman Luke Voit, respectively, after news broke of her February 2020 DUI arrest. The duo sent Bracksieck what appeared to be a care package.
“Blessed with the sweetest friends around,” Bracksieck posted to her Instagram in June 2020.
In the summer of 2021, Bracksieck also celebrated her 28th birthday with the significant others of Yankees players while on the road with the team. In a video obtained by Awesemo.com, Bracksieck is seen popping open a bottle of bubbly.
Engagement and wedding speculation
Samantha Bracksieck and Aaron Judge in February 2020. Getty ImagesIn June 2021, Bracksieck was photographed wearing a diamond ring, fueling speculation that Judge had popped the question.
Ahead of the couple’s Hawaiian nuptials, rumors emerged that Judge and Bracksieck would wed in Hawaii after Yankees players began posting content from the dreamy locale, per Awesemo.com.
For the big day in December 2021, Judge sported a black tux while Bracksieck opted for a sleeveless white gown that appeared to feature an embellished back.
Historic celebration
Samantha Bracksieck and Aaron Judge held hands in October 2022 after he broke Roger Maris’ American League single-season home run record. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostBracksieck had a front-row seat to Judge’s historic night in October 2022, when he became the American League single-season home run record holder, surpassing Roger Maris by hitting his 62nd homer.
The couple reunited inside Globe Life Field in Arlington after the milestone moment, holding hands as they made their way to Judge’s press conference.
World Series berth
Aaron Judge with wife Samantha Bracksieck after the Yankees advanced to the World Series in October 2024. Getty ImagesJudge cherished another milestone moment in October 2024 when he advanced to the World Series for the first time in his career.
Joined by Bracksieck on the field at Progressive Field in Cleveland, the six-time MLB All-Star took in the excitement with his teammates, who defeated the Guardians in five games in the ALCS.
“You make friends in good times, but adversity builds a family,” Judge said at the time. “It builds a trust that we’re going to have each other’s backs in good times and bad. That’s what we went through [in 2024]. I know we won our division, but we went through some tough times and had to answer some tough questions. Those tough times build moments like this.”
The Yankees last won the World Series in 2009.






