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AL batting champ Yordan up for Silver Slugger; Astros nominated for Offensive Team of the Year

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…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:13 PM
AL batting champ Yordan up for Silver Slugger; Astros nominated for Offensive Team of the Year
Key Things to Know
  • Louisville Slugger announced the finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards across both leagues.
  • The award winners will be officially announced on November 17.
  • MLB managers and coaches vote on the awards, but cannot vote for their own players.
The Story in 60 Seconds

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, along with utility players and team offensive honors, as voted on by Major League Baseball managers and coaches. The winners of the awards are scheduled to be officially revealed on November 17.

Prominent American League finalists include Yordan Alvarez, Pete Alonso, and Bobby Witt Jr., while Mike Trout pursues his 10th career honor. In the National League, prominent contenders include Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, and Pete Crow-Armstrong, alongside several stars from the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers.

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