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Duran nominated for Silver Slugger for first time

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 finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards across both leagues.
Major League Baseball managers and coaches vote on the winners, who will be revealed on November 17.
Yordan Alvarez, Pete Alonso, and Bobby Witt Jr. headline the American League finalists.

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Louisville Slugger announced the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards on Thursday, recognizing top offensive performers across both leagues. The award honors the best hitter at each position, voted on by Major League Baseball managers and coaches, with winners scheduled to be revealed on November 17.

Key American League contenders include Pete Alonso, Bobby Witt Jr., and MVP favorite Yordan Alvarez. In the National League, prominent finalists include Shohei Ohtani, Gabriel Moreno, and Kyle Schwarber, alongside team award nominees like the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers.

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Duran nominated for Silver Slugger for first time

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