Red Sox All-Star outfielder is named finalist for Hank Aaron award

Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran has been named as a finalist for the Hank Aaron award. The award is given to the best offensive player in the American and National Leagues, and this year, Duran was definitely one of them.

Duran had a breakout season this year, playing in 160 games, with 735 plate appearances. In those appearances, he slashed .285/.342/.492/.834.

He hit 21 homers over the season, and led the majors in doubles and triples with 48 doubles and 14 triples. He had 75 RBI, and led his team with 34 stolen bases.

Will Duran win the award? Probably not. With already established names like Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bobby Witt Jr., Yordan Alvarez, and Gunnar Henderson, Duran might not stand much of a chance.

However, him even being named a finalist is a great thing. It proves his worth, and the Sox should realize that and extend him. He could be the star outfielder to lead the team to the playoffs.

Duran is nothing short of a superstar, and he is just getting started.

MORE SOX NEWS:

Red Sox CBO says team will be aggressive and decisive in the offseason

Japanese ace will be posted in the MLB this offseason; should the Sox go for him?

Red Sox CBO says the team needs to rebuild the bullpen

Should the Sox target this young Japanese ace in the offseason?

Red Sox fans notice payroll is connected to playoff wins and struggles