Miguel Vargas named finalist for 2026 Hank Aaron Award

33 homers, 102 runs paced Chicago lineup

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

Miguel Vargas has been named a finalist for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award, which is awarded annually to the best overall off Via @whitesox on X

What happened: The award honors the best overall offensive performer in each league. Fan voting is open to decide this year's winners.

Why it matters: Vargas hit 33 homers with 102 runs and 20 steals in 2026. The nod groups him with fellow 2026 finalists Elly De La Cruz, Stewart and Riley Greene.

By the numbers: 33 HR, 102 R, 20 SB in 2026.

What to watch: Watch for the winners announcement following the close of fan voting.

Sources

@whitesox 2026-10-05T16:25:30.070034+00:00

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