ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 15: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after scoring a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 15, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
It really was no surprise that the Atlanta Braves first baseman was the winner of the NL Hank Aaron Award on Wednesday night — he’s the perfect recipient.
To me, there is no greater legend in Atlanta Braves history other than Hank Aaron. And that’s coming from somebody who never even got to watch him play.