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A set of heavy MVP favorites in New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers designated player Shohei Ohtani lead the list of this year’s Silver Slugger award winners.
10 gamers each in the American and National League got the honors on Tuesday: one catcher, 4 infielders, 3 outfielders, one designated player and one energy gamer. 2 groups likewise took home Silver Sluggers.
Finalists were called for all specific positions, and the supervisor and 3 coaches from each of Major League Baseball’s 30 groups picked the winners.
Here’s a take a look at the AL and NL winners and finalists, along with notes on a few of this year’s Silver Sluggers.
American League
Base
Winner: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays
Finalists: Josh Naylor, Guardians; Carlos Santana, Twins
2nd Base
Winner: Jose Altuve, Astros
Finalists: Colt Keith, Tigers; Marcus Semien, Rangers; Gleyber Torres, Yankees
Third Base
Winner: José Ramírez, Guardians
Finalists: Alex Bregman, Astros; Rafael Devers, Red Sox
Shortstop
Winner: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
Finalists: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles; Corey Seager, Rangers
Outfield
Winners: Aaron Judge, Yankees; Juan Soto, Yankees; Anthony Santander, Orioles
Finalist: Jarren Duran, Red Sox; Riley Greene, Tigers
Catcher
Winner: Salvador Perez, Royals
Finalists: Yainer Diaz, Astros; Shea Langeliers, Athletics; Cal Raleigh, Mariners
Designated Hitter
Winner: Brent Rooker, Athletics
Finalists: Yordan Alvarez, Astros; Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees
Energy
Winner: Josh Smith, Rangers
Finalists: Willi Castro, Twins; Jordan Westburg, Orioles
Group
Winner: Yankees
National League
Base
Winner: Bryce Harper, Phillies
Finalists: Pete Alonso, Mets; Freddie Freeman, Dodgers
2nd Base
Winner: Ketel Marte, D-backs
Finalists: Luis García Jr., Nationals; Jonathan India, Reds
Third Base
Winner: Manny Machado, Padres
Finalists: Alec Bohm, Phillies; Matt Chapman, Giants
Shortstop
Winner: Francisco Lindor, Mets
Finalists: Willy Adames, Brewers; Elly De La Cruz, Reds
Outfield
Winners: Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers; Jackson Merrill, Padres; Jurickson Profar, Padres
Finalist: Seiya Suzuki, Cubs; Jackson Chourio, Brewers
Catcher
Winner: William Contreras, Brewers
Finalists: J.T. Realmuto, Phillies; Will Smith, Dodgers
Designated Hitter
Winner: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
Finalists: Marcell Ozuna, Braves
Energy
Winner: Mookie Betts, Dodgers
Finalists: Jake Burger, Marlins; Bryan Reynolds, Pirates; Luis Arraez, Padres
Group
Winner: Dodgers
Silver Slugger Notes
Judge and Ohtani were locks to make Silver Slugger awards after their extraordinary seasons.
Judge, a four-time Silver Slugger, led MLB with 58 crowning achievement,