Number 1 — Hank Aaron (142.6 bWAR with Braves)
Was there really any doubt who would be at the top of this list? There is no one more associated with the Milwaukee and Atlanta franchises than the man who hit 733 home runs while wearing a Braves jersey.
Hank Aaron made an impact on not only his own franchise, but Major League Baseball and society as well
Aaron made 25 consecutive All-Star Game appearances and finished in the top five of NL MVP voting on eight occasions (including winning the award in 1957 after leading MLB with 44 home runs and 132 RBI). Aaron hit 40 or more home runs in eight different seasons and 30 or more homers in 15 campaigns.
He moved with the Braves from Milwaukee to Atlanta before the 1966 season, and quickly introduced himself to the “new” home fans by leading the NL with 44 home runs and pacing all of MLB with 127 RBI.
After retiring from the game following the 1976 season, Aaron was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility (1982). In his honor, MLB has established the Hank Aaron Award, given each season to one AL and NL player in recognition of the best overall offensive performance in each league.