Ohtani, Judge among 2023 Hank Aaron Award finalists
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Major League Baseball announced the finalists for the 2023 Hank Aaron Award on Friday, and some of the biggest stars in the game were included.
Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge were among a group of nine players in the American League, while Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers were among the National League finalists.
| American League | National League |
|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL) |
| Yandy Díaz (TB) | Luis Arraez (MIA) |
| Adolís Garcia (TEX) | Cody Bellinger (CHC) |
| Aaron Judge (NYY) | Mookie Betts (LAD) |
| Shohei Ohtani (LAA) | Corbin Carroll (ARI) |
| Julio Rodríguez (SEA) | Freddie Freeman (LAD) |
| Corey Seager (TEX) | Bryce Harper (PHI) |
| Marcus Semien (TEX) | Matt Olson (ATL) |
| Kyle Tucker (HOU) | Juan Soto (SD) |
The Hank Aaron Award is given annually to the best overall offensive performers in each league.
A Hall of Fame panel will combine with a fan vote to determine the winners.