Blue Jays’ standout first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been nominated for a second consecutive Silver Slugger award. Major League Baseball unveiled the finalists for its annual awards recognizing the top offensive performers at every position in each league. Alongside Guerrero, Toronto’s shortstop Bo Bichette and designated hitter George Springer were also named as finalists.
The winners will be determined through votes from Major League managers and coaches, excluding those affiliated with the players’ teams. The official announcement of the award recipients is scheduled for November 7. Guerrero, who secured the AL first-base honor in 2021, achieved a .292 batting average with 23 home runs and 93 RBIs, remarkably striking out only 94 times in 589 at-bats.
Despite missing the final three weeks of the regular season due to a knee sprain, Bichette ranked second in the majors with 181 hits. He maintained a .311 average and contributed 18 home runs and 94 RBIs. Springer, eyeing his third Silver Slugger award and first since 2019, had a standout 2025 season with a career-best batting average of .309, 32 home runs, and 84 RBIs at the age of 36.
