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Padres’ Manny Machado couldn’t homer his way past a glaring Silver Slugger problem

We can point to Manny Machado’s 30 homers. The rest of his offensive production explains why his Silver Slugger case fell short.

By Tremayne Person · Friars on Base

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:31 AM

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Tremayne Person argues Manny Machado's Silver Slugger omission was justified despite his 30 home runs in 2026.
Machado struggled with an underwhelming .217/.303/.407 batting slash line throughout the season.
The writer notes Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman outperformed Machado with a .265/.355/.464 line despite hitting 28 homers.

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Friars on Base writer Tremayne Person argues that San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado's omission from Silver Slugger consideration was justified despite hitting 30 home runs in 2026. The piece contends that while Machado's home run total initially catches attention, his overall offensive production reveals a season that fell short of award contention.

Machado finished the season with a .217 batting average, a .303 on-base percentage, and a .407 slugging percentage. Person highlights that competitors like Alex Bregman posted superior overall slash lines, arguing San Diego needs more consistent offensive contributions from Machado in 2027.

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