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Nationals’ Juan Soto named finalist for Hank Aaron Award

By Matt Weyrich

Juan Soto named finalist for Hank Aaron Award originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   On the heels of his most impressive season yet, Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was named one of seven finalists for the NL Hank Aaron Award. The award is bestowed annually to the top offensive performer in each league as a nod to the contributions of late Hall of Famer and former home run king Hank Aaron.

Soto, 22, led the majors with a .465 on-base percentage as he paced the Nationals in hits (157), home runs (29), walks (145), runs (111) and RBI (95). He was an All-Star for the first time this season and participated in the Home Run Derby. With a .999 OPS that ranked second in the NL, Soto is expected to be among the finalists for NL MVP as well. In addition to Soto, Major League Baseball also named Fernando Tatís Jr., Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Brandon Crawford, Freddie Freeman and Paul Goldschmidt as finalists for the NL honor. In the AL, Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Aaron Judge, Cedric Mullins, Matt Olson, Salvador Perez and José Ramírez are in contention. The winner for each league will be determined by a panel of Hall of Famers in conjunction with the results of a fan vote. Washington last had a player win the award in 2015 when Bryce Harper took the honor on his way to winning NL MVP.

How to watch Nationals’ 2023 spring training: Schedule, times, radio info

By NBC Sports Washington Staff
Nats' 2023 spring training schedule: Dates, times, broadcasts originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe sports calendar has officially turned to baseball season. Spring training is just getting underway and soon exhibition games will follow.For the Nationals, that means a full slate of 28 Grapefruit League games this spring followed by one final tune-up game against the Yankees in D.C. on March 28.Here's a look at the Nationals' spring training schedule.Nationals' 2023 spring training scheduleAll times listed are Eastern Standard Time.Saturday, Feb. 25 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, Feb. 26 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m. - split squad (Nationals.com)Sunday, Feb. 26 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. - split squadTuesday, Feb. 28 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m.Wednesday, March 1 @ Yankees, 1:05 p.m. (ESPN)Thursday, March 2 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 3 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 4 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, March 5 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 7 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 8 @ Tigers, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 10 vs. Marlins, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Saturday, March 11 vs. Mets, 7:05 p.m. (MASN/The Team 980)Sunday, March 12 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Monday, March 13 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m.Tuesday, March 14 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 15 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Thursday, March 16 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Friday, March 17 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 18 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m. (MASN/106.7 The Fan)Sunday, March 19 vs. Tigers, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Monday, March 20 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 21 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Wednesday, March 22 vs. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.Thursday, March 23 @ Astros, 6:05 p.m.Friday, March 24 vs. Cardinals, 6:05 p.m. (MASN)Saturday, March 25 vs. Astros, 6:05 p.m.Sunday, March 26 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Tuesday, March 28 vs. Yankees, 12:05 p.m. at Nationals Park (MASN/106.7 The Fan)
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