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OmahaBaseball · 12-29-2025, 06:20 PM

Silver Sluggers Shine Across the National League

The smiles were wide across clubhouses today as Major League Baseball announced its 2024 NL Silver Slugger Award winners, honoring the game’s top offensive performers at each position. From power-hitting corner infielders to dynamic, do-it-all outfielders, this year’s NL class showcased a blend of consistency, explosiveness, and all-around production.

Behind the plate, William Contreras of the Milwaukee Brewers earned the honor after putting together a well-rounded season with a .295/.379/.479 slashline in 505 at-bats, belting 18 home runs while posting a 139 wRC+ and 4.8 WAR. At first base, Los Angeles Dodger star Freddie Freeman continued to define excellence with a .284 average, 30 home runs, and 120 runs scored across 651 at-bats in which he posted a 138 wRC+ and 5.3 WAR. The middle infield featured standout seasons from Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals at second base and Mookie Betts of the Dodgers at shortstop. Donovan hit .296 with 20 homers and a 134 wRC+, while Betts delivered an MVP-caliber offensive year, batting .297 with 27 home runs, 21 stolen bases, and an NL-best 8.4 WAR. At third base, Alec Bohm powered the Philadelphia Phillies’ offense, posting a .313 average and slugging .568 while driving in 116 runs with 32 home runs and 6.3 WAR.

The outfield was stacked with star power. Bryan Reynolds claimed the honor in left field for the Pittsburgh Pirates after a steady, well-rounded campaign that saw him post a .263/.340/.460 slashline with 25 home runs, 95 RBI, and 3.5 WAR. In center field, Michael Harris II of the Atlanta Braves blended speed and pop, finishing with 25 home runs, 30 stolen bases, and 129 wRC+. And in right field, Ronald Acuña Jr. delivered another historic season, batting .305 with 38 homers, an eye-popping 61 stolen bases, and 8.0 WAR for Atlanta. Rounding out the list at designated hitter was Adael Amador of the Colorado Rockies, who enjoyed a breakout offensive season in which he hit .316 with 25 home runs and 104 RBI over 678 at-bats.

12-29-2025, 06:20 PM	#591
OmahaBaseball Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Home of the College World Series! Posts: 3,929	Silver Sluggers Shine Across the National League The smiles were wide across clubhouses today as Major League Baseball announced its 2024 NL Silver Slugger Award winners, honoring the game’s top offensive performers at each position. From power-hitting corner infielders to dynamic, do-it-all outfielders, this year’s NL class showcased a blend of consistency, explosiveness, and all-around production. Behind the plate, *William Contreras* of the Milwaukee Brewers earned the honor after putting together a well-rounded season with a .295/.379/.479 slashline in 505 at-bats, belting 18 home runs while posting a 139 wRC+ and 4.8 WAR. At first base, Los Angeles Dodger star *Freddie Freeman* continued to define excellence with a .284 average, 30 home runs, and 120 runs scored across 651 at-bats in which he posted a 138 wRC+ and 5.3 WAR. The middle infield featured standout seasons from *Brendan Donovan* of the St. Louis Cardinals at second base and *Mookie Betts* of the Dodgers at shortstop. *Donovan* hit .296 with 20 homers and a 134 wRC+, while *Betts* delivered an MVP-caliber offensive year, batting .297 with 27 home runs, 21 stolen bases, and an NL-best 8.4 WAR. At third base, *Alec Bohm* powered the Philadelphia Phillies’ offense, posting a .313 average and slugging .568 while driving in 116 runs with 32 home runs and 6.3 WAR. The outfield was stacked with star power. *Bryan Reynolds* claimed the honor in left field for the Pittsburgh Pirates after a steady, well-rounded campaign that saw him post a .263/.340/.460 slashline with 25 home runs, 95 RBI, and 3.5 WAR. In center field, *Michael Harris II* of the Atlanta Braves blended speed and pop, finishing with 25 home runs, 30 stolen bases, and 129 wRC+. And in right field, *Ronald Acuña Jr.* delivered another historic season, batting .305 with 38 homers, an eye-popping 61 stolen bases, and 8.0 WAR for Atlanta. Rounding out the list at designated hitter was *Adael Amador* of the Colorado Rockies, who enjoyed a breakout offensive season in which he hit .316 with 25 home runs and 104 RBI over 678 at-bats. __________________ Life is Good! Last edited by OmahaBaseball; 12-31-2025 at 01:36 PM.