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No homers, no problem: Simpson named AL Silver Slugger finalist

Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is among the nine American League outfield finalists for a Silver Slugger Award, Louisville Slugger announced on Thursday. If Simpson takes home the hardware -- the winners will be announced on Nov. 17 -- he would…

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Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:20 PM

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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson was named an AL outfield finalist for the Silver Slugger Award.
Simpson was the only qualified hitter in Major League Baseball to finish the season with zero home runs.
He batted .306 and ranked second in baseball with 46 stolen bases.

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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson has been named one of nine American League outfield finalists for the Silver Slugger Award. Simpson hit .306 with 46 stolen bases and a 7.8% strikeout rate, despite finishing the season without hitting a single home run.

If selected when winners are revealed on November 17, Simpson would become only the third non-pitcher to win the award with zero homers in a season, following Pete Rose and Ozzie Smith. He would also be the first position player in Major League Baseball history to win a Silver Slugger with zero career home runs.

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No homers, no problem: Simpson named AL Silver Slugger finalist

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