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Back-to-back MLB HR leader Schwarber 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 revealed the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards across both leagues.
The award winners will be officially announced on Nov. 17.
MLB managers and coaches vote on the awards, but cannot vote for their own players.

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Louisville Slugger announced the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards across both the American League and National League. The winners, decided by Major League Baseball managers and coaches, will officially be revealed on Nov. 17. The honors celebrate the premier hitter at every position, alongside categories for utility player and offensive team of the year.

Notable AL nominees include Yordan Alvarez, Pete Alonso, Bobby Witt Jr., and Mike Trout. In the NL, key contenders include Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Gabriel Moreno. Multiple finalists, such as Detroit's Kevin McGonigle and Milwaukee's Jake Bauers, earned nominations across multiple categories.

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Back-to-back MLB HR leader Schwarber nominated for Silver Slugger

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