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Hank Aaron Award & Branch Rickey Award Winners
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The Hank Aaron Award is awarded annually by MLB to the best hitter in each league. The Branch Rickey Award is given annually to a Major League Baseball player in recognition of his exceptional community service.
| Year | Branch Rickey Award Winner | AL Hank Aaron Winner | NL Hank Aaron Winner |
| 2012 | R.A. Dickey | Miguel Cabrera | Buster Posey |
| 2011 | Shane Victorino | Jose Bautista | Matt Kemp |
| 2010 | Vernon Wells | Jose Bautista | Joey Votto |
| 2009 | Torii Hunter | Derek Jeter | Albert Pujols |
| 2008 | Trevor Hoffman | Kevin Youkilis | Aramis Ramirez |
| 2007 | John Smoltz | Alex Rodriguez | Prince Fielder |
| 2006 | Tom Lasorda | Derek Jeter | Ryan Howard |
| 2005 | Luis Gonzalez | David Ortiz | Andruw Jones |
| 2004 | Jamie Moyer | Manny Ramirez | Barry Bonds |
| 2003 | Roland Hemond | Alex Rodriguez | Albert Pujols |
| 2002 | Bobby Valentine | Alex Rodriguez | Barry Bonds |
| 2001 | Curt Schilling | Alex Rodriguez | Barry Bonds |
| 2000 | Todd Stottlemyre | Carlos Delgado | Todd Helton |
| 1999 | Al Leiter | Manny Ramirez | Sammy Sosa |
| 1998 | Paul Molitor | ||
| 1997 | Craig Biggio | ||
| 1996 | Brett Butler | ||
| 1995 | Tony Gwynn | ||
| 1994 | Ozzie Smith | ||
| 1993 | Kirby Puckett | ||
| 1992 | Dave Winfield |
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