Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh Lead AL Silver Slugger Winners: A Year of Historic Hitting
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The American League's 2025 Silver Slugger Award winners have been announced, with New York Yankees' Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh taking top honors. Judge, a five-time winner, added to his impressive resume with a record-breaking season, capturing his first batting title with a .331 average, .457 on-base percentage, and .688 slugging percentage. He also hit 53 home runs with 114 RBIs, solidifying his place among the game's elite hitters. Raleigh, on the other hand, had a breakout season, earning his first All-Star nod, Home Run Derby crown, and now a Silver Slugger award after leading the league with 60 home runs and 125 RBIs. The Yankees, meanwhile, were named the AL's Offensive Team of the Year for the second time, a testament to their dominant lineup. The 2025 Silver Slugger winners also included several rookie and veteran players making significant contributions to their teams. Oakland Athletics' Nick Kurtz burst onto the scene with a 1.002 OPS and 36 home runs in just 117 games, while Cleveland's Jose Ramirez collected his sixth Silver Slugger award after another 30-30 campaign. Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. hit .295 with 23 home runs and 38 steals, and Detroit's Riley Greene became the Tigers' first winner since 2016 with a career-best 36 home runs and 111 RBIs. The winners were selected by managers and coaches, recognizing the top hitters at each position, including three outfielders, a designated hitter, and a utility player. The group features six first-time recipients across eight clubs. The full list of winners includes: AMERICAN LEAGUE Catcher: Cal Raleigh, Mariners First base: Nick Kurtz, Athletics Second base: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Yankees Third base: Jose Ramirez, Guardians Shortstop: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals Outfield: Aaron Judge, Yankees; Byron Buxton, Twins; Riley Greene, Tigers Designated hitter: George Springer, Blue Jays Utility: Zach McKinstry, Tigers The New York Yankees were named the AL's Offensive Team of the Year for the second time. National League winners were announced on Thursday night, with the Dodgers taking home the Offensive Team of the Year award.
