Ohtani, Judge among Silver Slugger finalists
Major League Baseball announced the finalists Monday for each league's Silver Slugger Awards, with some of the game's best players gracing the list.
AL MVP front-runner Aaron Judge is attempting to claim the fourth Silver Slugger of his career, while Juan Soto is also a finalist among AL outfielders.
American League finalists
Outfield
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Anthony Santander | Orioles |
| Jarren Duran | Red Sox |
| Riley Greene | Tigers |
| Aaron Judge | Yankees |
| Juan Soto | Yankees |
Catcher
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | Mariners |
| Salvador Perez | Royals |
| Yainer Diaz | Astros |
| Shea Langeliers | Athletics |
First base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | Guardians |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Blue Jays |
| Carlos Santana | Twins |
Second base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | Rangers |
| Jose Altuve | Astros |
| Colt Keith | Tigers |
| Gleyber Torres | Yankees |
Third base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| José Ramírez | Guardians |
| Alex Bregman | Astros |
| Rafael Devers | Red Sox |
Shortstop
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Corey Seager | Rangers |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | Royals |
| Gunnar Henderson | Orioles |
Designated hitter
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | Astros |
| Brent Rooker | Athletics |
| Giancarlo Stanton | Yankees |
Utility player
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Josh Smith | Rangers |
| Jordan Westburg | Orioles |
| Willi Castro | Twins |
Offensive team
| Team |
|---|
| Baltimore Orioles |
| New York Yankees |
National League finalists
Shohei Ohtani headlines a strong group after leading the NL in homers, RBIs, and OPS. Four other Dodgers (Teoscar Hernández, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Will Smith) are also among the NL finalists.
Outfield
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | Brewers |
| Teoscar Hernández | Dodgers |
| Jackson Merrill | Padres |
| Jurickson Profar | Padres |
| Seiya Suzuki | Cubs |
Catcher
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | Phillies |
| William Contreras | Brewers |
| Will Smith | Dodgers |
First base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | Phillies |
| Pete Alonso | Mets |
| Freddie Freeman | Dodgers |
Second base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | Nationals |
| Jonathan India | Reds |
| Ketel Marte | Diamondbacks |
Third base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | Phillies |
| Matt Chapman | Giants |
| Manny Machado | Padres |
Shortstop
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Willy Adames | Brewers |
| Elly De La Cruz | Reds |
| Francisco Lindor | Mets |
Designated hitter
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | Braves |
| Shohei Ohtani | Dodgers |
Utility player
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Jake Burger | Marlins |
| Luis Arraez | Padres |
| Mookie Betts | Dodgers |
| Bryan Reynolds | Pirates |
Offensive team
| Team |
|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Los Angeles Dodgers |
All the Silver Slugger winners will be announced Nov. 12.