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Elly looks to win first Silver Slugger; NL ROY finalist Stewart nominated at UTIL

The Silver Slugger Award is presented to the best hitter at each position in each league annually, and it is voted on by MLB managers and coaches (who are not allowed to vote for players on their own teams). The…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:13 PM
Elly looks to win first Silver Slugger; NL ROY finalist Stewart nominated at UTIL
Key Things to Know
  • Louisville Slugger announced the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards across both leagues.
  • Winners across all positions and specialty categories will be announced on November 17.
  • MLB managers and coaches vote on the awards, but cannot select players from their own teams.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Louisville Slugger has revealed the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards across both the American League and National League. The annual honors recognize the premier hitter at each defensive position as voted on by Major League Baseball managers and coaches, with winners scheduled to be announced on November 17.

Prominent finalists include American League leaders such as Pete Alonso, Yordan Alvarez, and Bobby Witt Jr., alongside National League standouts including Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Gabriel Moreno. Finalists were also announced for the utility player and Offensive Team of the Year categories.

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