Judge and Ohtani Repeat as Hank Aaron Award Wiers: A Historic MLB Milestone

In a season filled with jaw-dropping performances and record-breaking feats, baseball fans were treated to another historic moment: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani were named the 2023 Hank Aaron Award wiers—marking their second consecutive victories in the American League (AL) and National League (NL), respectively. This rare back-to-back achievement cements their status as two of the most dominant players in modern baseball, reigniting debates about generational talent, offensive excellence, and the future of the sport.

But what makes the Hank Aaron Award so prestigious? Why does this repeat win matter beyond the trophy case? And how do Judge and Ohtani’s performances stack up against legends like Hank Aaron himself? Let’s break it down—from the award’s legacy to the numbers behind this year’s wiers, and what it means for MLB’s evolving landscape.