Giancarlo Stanton has been announced as the Yankees’ nominee for this year’s Hank Aaron Award, which recognizes the best overall hitters in each league. Stanton won the award back in 2014 with the Marlins, when he slashed .288/.395/.555 with a league-leading 37 home runs and 105 RBI. He also ranked second in offensive Wins Above Replacement (WAR) at 6.0 and third for position player WAR (6.5) while finishing runner-up for National League MVP that season.
Giancarlo Stanton has been announced as a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award, which recognizes the most outstanding offensive performer in each league.