Hutch Award

The Hutch Award was created in 1965 to honor Fred Hutchinson, the inspiration for Fred Hutch Cancer Center.

The Hutch Award historically was awarded to an active Major League Baseball player who best represented the honor, courage and dedication exemplified by Hutchinson. The inaugural winner was Hall of Fame player Mickey Mantle. Past honorees include 13 other MLB Hall of Fame players and a total of 56 Hutch awards have been given.

Two honorary awards also went to former President Jimmy Carter in 2016, in recognition of a lifetime of service, and to Dr. Anthony Fauci in 2022, for his lifelong dedication to public health and scientific discovery.

Hutch Award Winners

2022 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2014

Dr. Anthony Fauci

2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci reacts after throwing out the first pitch during the Mariners versus New York Yankees game, August 9, 2022, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington.

Jake Diekman and Dr. Gary Gilliland

2018
Jake Diekman

Texas Rangers pitcher Jake Diekman accepts the Hutch Award from Fred Hutch President Dr. Gary Gilliland, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on January 24, 2018.

Dustin McGowan

2017
Dustin McGowan

Miami Marlins pitcher Dustin McGowan, the 52nd Hutch Award Winner, speaks at the Hutch Award Luncheon at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington on January 25, 2017.

Adam Wainwright

2016
Adam Wainwright

St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Adam Wainwright is the winner of the Hutch Award on January 27, 2016 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington.

Wainwright is the recipient of the 51st Hutch Award.

Raul Ibanez and Dr. Larry Corey

2014
Raul Ibanez

Dr. Larry Corey (right) introduces Hutch Award winner Raul Ibanez at the Hutch Award luncheon at Safeco field in Seattle, Washington, January 29, 2014.

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