Major League Baseball Announces 2025 Silver Slugger Winners

On Thursday, Major League Baseball revealed the National League Silver Slugger winners for the 2025 season, featuring a prominent list of standout players including Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto.

Outstanding Performers Recognized

The winners included:

• Catcher: Hunter Goodman (Colorado Rockies)
• First Base: Pete Alonso (New York Mets)
• Second Base: Ketel Marte (Arizona Diamondbacks)
• Shortstop: Geraldo Perdomo (Arizona Diamondbacks)
• Third Base: Manny Machado (San Diego Padres)
• Outfield: Juan Soto (New York Mets), Corbin Carroll (Arizona Diamondbacks), Kyle Tucker (Chicago Cubs)
• Designated Hitter: Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers)
• Utility: Alec Burleson (St. Louis Cardinals)

Ohtani's Dominance Continues

Shohei Ohtani clinched the designated hitter award for the third consecutive year and fourth time in his career, showcasing a striking offensive performance. He boasted impressive triple-slash numbers of .282/.392/.622, with a weighted on-base average of .418 and an OPS+ of 179. Despite Kyle Schwarber's commendable performance, hitting 56 home runs and driving in 132 runs, Ohtani's overall metrics clearly established him as the superior hitter.

Competitive Race at First Base

The first base category was highly competitive, with Pete Alonso edging out Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson. Alonso led all contenders with 37 home runs and a strong offensive value, while Freeman excelled with a .295 batting average and notable on-base performance.

This year’s Silver Slugger winners highlight the exceptional talent within the National League, showcasing some of the best offensive players in baseball.