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Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper Among Finalists for 2021 Hank Aaron Award

Add another accomplishment to Shohei Ohtani's resume.

The Los Angeles Angels star was named a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award on Friday. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, he's the first player in league history who also pitches to be nominated. The award started in 1999 and recognizes the best offensive player in each league.

Here are the finalists:

American League

  • Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
  • Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
  • Cedric Mullins, Baltimore Orioles
  • Matt Olson, Oakland Athletics
  • Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
  • Jose Ramirez, Cleveland

National League

  • Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
  • Juan Soto, Washington Nationals
  • Fernando Tatis Jr.