Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani Repeat as Hank Aaron Award Winners

The two superstars cement their status as offensive juggernauts in Major League Baseball

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:55am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the batting stances and swings of Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, their bodies and uniforms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes that capture the raw power and dynamism of their movements.Two of baseball's biggest stars, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, cement their status as offensive juggernauts with consecutive Hank Aaron Award wins.Los Angeles Today

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers have both won the prestigious Hank Aaron Award for the second consecutive year, marking the third time each player has received the honor. Their remarkable 2025 seasons, featuring elite offensive statistics, have solidified their places among baseball's all-time greats.

Why it matters

The Hank Aaron Award, presented annually to the best offensive performer in both the American League and National League, is a testament to sustained excellence at the plate. Judge and Ohtani's back-to-back victories demonstrate their dominance and consistency as two of the game's premier sluggers, further cementing their legacies as all-time great players.

The details

In 2025, Judge led the American League with a .331 batting average, .457 on-base percentage, and 53 home runs, while also topping the league in walks (124) and wins above replacement (9.7). Ohtani, now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, broke his own franchise single-season home run record with 55 long balls, leading the National League in slugging percentage (.622) and OPS (1.014). Both players also excelled in other key offensive categories, solidifying their status as offensive juggernauts.

  • Aaron Judge won the Hank Aaron Award in 2022, 2024, and 2025.
  • Shohei Ohtani won the Hank Aaron Award in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The players

Aaron Judge

A 33-year-old outfielder for the New York Yankees, Judge is a three-time Hank Aaron Award winner and has established himself as one of the game's premier power hitters.

Shohei Ohtani

A two-way player who pitches and hits for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani is a three-time Hank Aaron Award winner and the only player since Alex Rodriguez to achieve this feat.

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What they’re saying

“To win the Hank Aaron Award once is an incredible accomplishment, but to do it back-to-back years is a true testament to the elite talent of Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.”

— Reggie Jackson, Hall of Famer

“These two players are redefining what it means to be a dominant offensive force in Major League Baseball. Their numbers are simply staggering, and they deserve all the recognition they're receiving.”

— Alex Rodriguez, Former Hank Aaron Award Winner

What’s next

As Judge and Ohtani continue to dominate the league, baseball fans and analysts will eagerly await to see if they can extend their Hank Aaron Award winning streaks in the coming seasons.

The takeaway

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have cemented their status as two of the greatest offensive players of their generation, with their back-to-back Hank Aaron Award wins serving as a testament to their sustained excellence and ability to perform at the highest level year after year.