Alonso named finalist for 2026 Hank Aaron Award

Major League Baseball has announced the finalists for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award, recognizing the most outstanding regular season offensive performers in each league. A committee of MLB.com journalists selected ten finalists for both the American League and National League. Among the nominees are three-time winner Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals, and Pete Alonso of the Baltimore Orioles.

Fans can cast their votes online through October 12, joining a panel of MLB legends including Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, and Albert Pujols. The award winners will be announced live on November 11 during a special presentation at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, broadcast on MLB Network.