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Majors RBI leader Burleson, Walker nominated for Silver Slugger

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…

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Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:13 PM

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Louisville Slugger announced the 2026 Silver Slugger Award finalists, with winners to be revealed on November 17.
Major League Baseball managers and coaches vote on the honors, but cannot select their own players.
Jake Bauers earned dual National League nominations at both first base and utility for the Brewers.

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Louisville Slugger announced the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards across both the American League and National League. Major League Baseball managers and coaches vote on the awards, which recognize the top hitters at each position, with winners scheduled to be revealed on November 17.

Prominent finalists include American League MVP favorite Yordan Alvarez, Pete Alonso, and Bobby Witt Jr. In the National League, World Series champion Jake Bauers earned nominations at both first base and utility, while Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Schwarber headline the designated hitter candidates.

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Majors RBI leader Burleson, Walker nominated for Silver Slugger

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