The finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger awards are out, with many major league stars in the running to earn batting honors this offseason.
The rating is determined by MLB managers and coaches, who determine the best hitters by position across the league (though not on their own teams). As a result, this year’s list has many top names — stars like Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout, Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and more — along with many younger up-and-coming stars.
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The Chicago White Sox led all teams with four finalists, and are also nominated for the 2026 AL heavyweight team after a strong season. Other teams, such as the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs, finished as three finalists, with the Brewers’ Jake Bauers and the Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle earning nominations for both infield positions and utility.
All six MVP finalists — Ohtani, Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brewers second baseman Brice Turang for the NL, and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Álvarez, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. for AL – there are also honors.
Winners of the award on 17 Nov. they will be announced. Here is the full list of 2026 Slugger Silver finalists:
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American League
Make: Dillon DinglerDetroit Tigers; Carter JensenKansas City Royals
First base; Pete AlonsoBaltimore Orioles; Wilson ContrerasBoston Red Sox
Second base: Kody ClemensMinnesota Twins; Chase MeidrothChicago White Sox
Shortstop: A cousin of McGonigleDetroit Tigers; Bobby Witt Jr.Kansas City Royals; Zach NetoLos Angeles Angels
Third base; Junior CamineroTampa Bay Rays; Michael VargasChicago White Sox
Outfield: Willer AbreuBoston Red Sox; Thomas ArozarenaSeattle Mariners; Cody BellingerNew York Yankees; Jac CaglianoKansas City Royals; Chase DeLauterCleveland Guards; Leo GreeneDetroit Tigers; Tristan PetersChicago White Sox; Chandler SimpsonTampa Bay Rays; Mike TroutLos Angeles Angels
Caesar appointed; Jordan AlvarezHouston Astros; Ben RiceNew York Yankees
Benefit: Sam AntoniacciChicago White Sox; Ezekiel DuranTexas Rangers; A cousin of McGonigleDetroit Tigers
Gravity Team of the Year: Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Fetus, Chicago White Sox
National League
Make: Hunter GoodmanColorado Rock; Gabriel MorenoArizona Diamondbacks
First base; Jake BauerMilwaukee Brewers; Alec BurlesonSt. Louis Cardinals; Rafael DeversSan Francisco Giants; Matt OlsonAtlanta Braves
Second base: Brandon LowePittsburgh Pirates; Brice TurangBrewers of Rome
Shortstop: CJ AbramsWashington Nationals; Elly Dela CruzThe Cincinnati Reds; Otto LopezMiami Marlins
Third base; Alex BregmanChicago Cubs; Max MuncyLos Angeles Dodgers
Outfield: Corbin CarrollArizona Diamondbacks; Jackson ChourioMilwaukee Brewers; Pete Crow-ArmstrongChicago Cubs; Seiya SuzukiChicago Cubs; Ferdinand Tatís Jr.San Diego Padres; Jordan WalkerSt. Louis Cardinals; James WoodWashington Nationals
Caesar appointed; Shohei OhtaniLos Angeles Dodgers; Kyle SchwarberPhiladelphia Phillies
Benefit: Jake BauerMilwaukee Brewers; Salt StewartThe Cincinnati Reds; Ferdinand Tatís Jr.San Diego Padres.
Gravity Team of the Year: Brewers of Rome, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Nationals