Who are the 2023 nominees for the Hank Aaron Award in MLB? Analyzing star-studded list including Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge
The group of MLB.com writers determines who the last 8 players will be.The votes from fans, as well as the preferences of players chosen by Hall of Famers, are evaluated.

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge [Image Credit- Los Angeles Times]
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Hank Aaron Award now has its nominees for this year’s recognition announced by the MLB. The prestigious award, referred to as the top honor, is bestowed upon the most outstanding offensive player in both the National and American Leagues. Nine players per league are specifically chosen by the MLB as the ultimate candidates.
The 25th annual Hank Aaron Award nominees are being introduced, and we couldn’t be more excited. Each league rewards the best offensive player with this distinctive honor. Up until October 13th, you have the opportunity to exercise your voting rights. MLB twitter handle posted on twitter.
To remember the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record and setting a new one, they created the Hank Aaron Award in 1999. Since then, the league has recognized and celebrated players who excel in the offensive part of the game.
Last year, both Paul Goldschmidt and Aaron Judge were recognized as the premier athletes in their leagues and were honored with an award. Both players did very well in their own leagues. By hitting an impressive 62 home runs, Judge showcased his incredible skills in a manner that established a new benchmark in the American League.
Closer look at the American League and National League nominees for the Hank Aaron Award
Last season, Aaron Judge’s exceptional performance throughout the entire season made him the expected winner of the award. Nevertheless, 2023 will bring about a transformation. Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking 44 home runs in the American League were surpassed by other nominees who excelled in various important categories.
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The performance of Kyle Tucker for the Houston Astros was impressive during this season. His impressive score of 112 runs batted in (RBIs) reigns as the highest in the American League. With the best batting average in the American League, Yandy Diaz of the Tampa Bay Rays outperformed others, while Marcus Semien of the Texas Rangers achieved the highest hit count in the league. The award’s winner remains unknown, amplifying the excitement surrounding the event.
“I got it” -Yandy DÍaz. This refers to the initial instance when a player from the Rays won the AL Batting Title. Rays Baseball tweeted, “While the American League lacks a definite favorite for the Hank Aaron Award, the National League has a clear frontrunner.” The award is likely to be claimed by Ronald Acuna Jr, primarily due to his exceptional season with the Atlanta Braves. In the major leagues, the renowned baseball player achieved a historical milestone as he became the initial person to hit 40 home runs and accomplish 70 stolen bases during a single season.
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