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…
Louisville Slugger announced the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards on Thursday, recognizing the best offensive performers at each position across Major League Baseball. Winners are voted on by MLB managers and coaches and will be officially announced on November 17. The contenders include established superstars alongside numerous emerging players seeking their first career award.
Key American League finalists include AL home run leader Pete Alonso, Yordan Alvarez, and Bobby Witt Jr. In the National League, prominent finalists include Kyle Schwarber, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Shohei Ohtani, and World Series champion Brice Turang. Nominees were also named for utility player honors and Offensive Team of the Year in both leagues.
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