Complete list of Silver Slugger finalists for 2024 ft. Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Freddie Freeman, Bryce Harper, Juan Soto

On Monday, MLB released their list of candidates for the 2024 Silver Slugger Awards. Bestowed on the players who did the most damage with their bats during the regular season, the field of candidates features a whos-who of baseball's elite.

Presented each season since 1980, the Award goes to the players who have exemplified the top offensive poise. The honor is given to ten players in each league - one for each position plus a utility name. The winners will be voted on by the Baseball Writer's Association of America, and announced November 12.

"Presenting the finalists for the 2024 American League Silver Slugger Awards. Winners will be announced Nov. 12." - MLB

"Here are the finalists for the 2024 National League Silver Slugger Awards." - MLB

Winners will be announced Nov. 12.

Complete list of 2024 MLB Silver Slugger Finalists

American League

First Base

Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Toronto

Finishing the season with a .327 batting average, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. captured the second-highest batting average in MLB this season. Although his club struggled this season, the Blue Jays first baseman's .940 OPS was his highest since 2021, when his AL-best 1.002 helped him win his first Silver Slugger.

"Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a laser for his 28th home run!" - MLB

Josh Naylor, Cleveland

In addition to being one of the faces of his team's postseason push, Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor had a career year. The Canadian's 32 homers and 108 RBIs were career highs on both counts, and helped him earn the first All-Star nod of his career.

Carlos Santana, Minnesota

Second Base

Jose Altuve, Houston

A 20-home run hitter for the sixth time in his career, Jose Altuve rebounded after his 2023 season was hindered by injury. A 295/.350/.439 hitter on the season, Altuve's 185 hits ranked first on his team.

Colt Keith, Detroit

Marcus Semien, Texas

Gleyber Torres, New York

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres had a rocky start to the season, but found his form. A .306 hitter with 5 home runs and 21 RBIs in the final month of the season, the Venezuelan also contributed with 2 homers and 8 RBIs in fourteen postseason games in 2024.

"RE-SIGN GLEYBER TORRES" - Post Parm Volpe

Shortstop

Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson had the highest breaking ball slugging percentage in MLB this season, which certainly counts for something. The reigning Rookie of the Year winner slugged 31 home runs and 92 RBIs. The Alabama-native will be looking for his second Silver Slugger Award since 2023.

Corey Seager, Texas

Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City

Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals hit .332 with 211 hits in 2024, enough to lead MLB in both categories. On the heels of the outstanding season, the 24 year-old also helped the Royals to their first postseason appearance in a decade. A first-time All-Star in 2024, Witt's .977 OPS ranked fourth in MLB.

"BOBBY WITT JR. GO-AHEAD SLAM" - MLB

Third Base

Alex Bregman, Houston

After hitting a mere .221 for the first two months of the season in a pivotal contract season, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman found his bat. In the final 41 games of the season, Bregman hit .281 with 12 homers and 24 RBIs. Heading into free agency, Bregman will be seeking his first Silver Slugger since 2019.

Rafael Devers, Boston

Jose Ramirez, Cleveland

Catcher

Yanier Diaz, Houston

Shea Langeliers, Oakland

Salvador Perez, Kansas City

Now 34, Kansas City Royals captain Sal Perez is not showing his age. The Venezuelan hit 27 homers and 104 RBIs - his most since leading MLB in both categories in 2021. A nine-time All-Star, Perez is in the market for the fifth Silver Slugger of his MLB tenure.

Cal Raleigh, Seattle

Outfielders

Jarren Duran, Boston

Riley Greene, Detroit

Aaron Judge, New York

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees had big expectations on his shoulders after missing significant time in 2023. True to form, the big man delivered.

"ALL RISE! AARON JUDGE LAUNCHES HIS FIRST WORLD SERIES HOME RUN!" - FOX Sports: MLB

In 158 games, the Yankees captain hit 58 homers and 144 RBIs - leading the league on both counts. Moreover, Judge also led the MLB in slugging percentage, OPS and WAR.

Anthony Santander, Baltimore

Juan Soto, New York

Although Juan Soto's future is far from certain, the 25 year-old put up a banner year in New York. In his first year in the pinstripes, the 2019 World Series winner hit a career-high 41 homers and led the AL with 128 runs scored. After posting an MLB-best 132 RBIs last year, Soto is in the market for his second straight Silver Slugger Award.

Utility/DH

Yordan Alvarez, Houston

Just when everybody thought Yordan Alvarez had reached his plateau, the Cuban put up a career season for the Houston Astros. In addition to slugging a career-best 35 home runs, Alvarez' .308 batting average was the highest on his team, and his career. A Silver Slugger in 2022, Alvarez will be looking for his second title.

"Despite the left on left mismatch, Yordan Alvarez posted a 1.028 OPS vs LHP this year…" - Sam Forsberg

Brent Rooker, Oakland

Giancarlo Stanton, New York

National League

First Base

Pete Alonso, New York

The Polar Bear gave fans in Queens a look at late-October Mets baseball, and also put on a show in the regular season. On the heels of a big free agency, Alonso hit 34 homers and 88 RBIs playing in all 162 Mets games this year.

Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles

The 2024 World Series MVP, Freddie Freeman battled through personal issues this season to post an incredible array of statistics. In the third year of his six-year, $162 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the 2020 NL MVP hit .282 with 22 home runs and 89 RBIs. If successful, Freeman will be given the fourth Silver Slugger Award of his career.

"You guys remember when WS MVP Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam in GM 1 of the World Series?" - jp

Bryce Harper, Philadelphia

Second Base

Luis Garcia Jr., Washington

Jonathan India, Cincinnati

Ketel Marte, Arizona

Shortstop

Willy Adames, Milwaukee

Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati

Francisco Lindor, New York

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had an incredible season. If it were not for Shohei Ohtani, the Puerto Rican would be a favorite for NL MVP. His 32 home runs and .844 OPS were his highest since his days with the Cleveland Indians, and Lindor's .500 slugging percentage and 91 RBIs led his club.

Third Base

Alec Bohm, Philadelphia

Matt Chapman, San Francisco

Manny Machado, San Diego

Catcher

William Contreras, Milwaukee

JT Realmuto, Philadelphia

Will Smith, Los Angeles

Outfielders

Jackson Chourio, Milwaukee

At just 20 years old, Jackson Chourio took the NL Central by storm in 2024. In 148 games, Chourio posted a 3.8 WAR, a 275/.327/.464 slashline, and 21 home runs and 79 RBIs. If Chourio is not successful on the Silver Slugger ballot, the Milwaukee Brewers outfielder can take solace in the fact that he is certainly a Rookie of the Year contender.

Teoscar Hernandez, Los Angeles

Teoscar Hernandez was one of the last additions to the Los Angeles Dodgers during their world-beating offseason. A former back-to-back Silver Slugger winner during his time with the Blue Jays, Hernandez blasted a career-high 32 home runs in LA this year.

Jackson Merrill, San Diego

The San Diego Padres took a risk when they called up 21 year-old rookie outfielder Jackson Merrill. After logging his first career RBI in Seoul against the Dodgers in March, Merrill did not look back. A .292 hitter with 24 homers and 90 RBIs in 2024, the Maryland-native is a favorite for the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

Jurickson Profar, San Diego

Seiya Suzuki, Chicago

Utility/DH

Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles

The fact that Shohei Ohtani won the World Series and became the first player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bags tells us all we need to know about his season. A frontrunner for the MVP Award, Ohtani is also expected to rake in a laundry list of other awards in addition to a likely Silver Slugger nod.

"BASEBALL HISTORY! Shohei Ohtani has the first 50/50 season in MLB history!" - SportsNetLA

Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta

Luis Arraez, San Diego

For the third time in his career, Luis Arraez won the batting title. The NL leadr in hits with 200 of them in his season split between San Diego and the Miami Marlins, the Venezuelan averaged 1.35 hits per game since his trade to the Padres in early May.

Mookie Betts, Los Angeles

Jake Burger, Miami

Bryan Reynolds, Pittsburgh