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Duran a Silver Slugger finalist

Texas Rangers jack of all trades Ezequiel Duran is a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award for utility players, it was announced today. Duran is up against the Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle and Sam Antonacci of the White Sox. Duran, who…

By Adam Morris · Lone Star Ball

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:50 PM

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Texas Rangers utility player Ezequiel Duran has been named a Silver Slugger Award finalist.
Duran is competing for the utility award against Detroit's Kevin McGonigle and Chicago's Sam Antonacci.
Duran slashed .260/.320/.419 across multiple defensive positions and already won a utility Gold Glove this offseason.

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Texas Rangers player Ezequiel Duran has been named a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award in the utility player category. Duran is nominated alongside Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers and Sam Antonacci of the Chicago White Sox for the American League honor.

Duran, who previously won a utility Gold Glove this offseason, posted a .260/.320/.419 slash line with a 114 OPS+ while starting at five different positions. Detroit rookie McGonigle posted a 7.1 bWAR with a 126 OPS+, while Antonacci slashed .277/.370/.396 primarily playing left field for Chicago.

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