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Carter Jensen could continue exciting rookie Silver Slugger trend after Royals rival’s spiral

Kansas City Royals star catcher Carter Jensen is so close to a Silver Slugger Award that he can taste it.

By Matthew Swigonski · Kings of Kauffman

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:00 PM

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Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen has been named a finalist for the 2026 Silver Slugger Award.
A win would make Jensen the fifth consecutive rookie across MLB to capture a Silver Slugger Award.
Matthew Swigonski argues Jensen could beat Detroit's Dillon Dingler following Dingler's poor second-half performance.

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Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen has been named a finalist for the 2026 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award. If Jensen secures the honor on November 17, he would become the fifth consecutive rookie across Major League Baseball to win a Silver Slugger. Fellow Royals Bobby Witt Jr. and Jac Caglianone were also selected as award finalists.

Writer Matthew Swigonski argues that Jensen has a strong opportunity to win over Detroit Tigers rival Dillon Dingler following Dingler's second-half offensive decline. Jensen finished his rookie campaign with 27 home runs, 81 RBIs, and an .882 OPS across his final 60 appearances.

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