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Mike Trout, Christian Yelich Named 2019 Hank Aaron Award Winners

Mike Trout and Christian Yelich were named the Hank Aaron Award winners for the American League and National League, respectively, on Wednesday.

The honor is reserved for the top hitter in each league. The honor is the second for both players, with Trout previously winning in 2014 and Yelich going back-to-back after claiming the award in 2018.

"I would like to extend a sincere thank you to Hank Aaron, the Hall of Famers and fans for this honor," Trout said, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. "This would not be possible without the support of my teammates, coaches, family and my wife, Jessica.