It was a successful year at the plate for Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., even though his team missed the post-season.
The first basemen took home the Silver Slugger award for the position for the second in his career on Tuesday.
Guerrero Jr. hit .323/.396/.544 with 30 home runs and 103 RBI. He also earned the most offensive WAR among first basemen at 6.3. He also led the team in games played (159), at-bats (613) and hits (199).
He was named an All-Star for the fourth time in his six-year career.
Guerrero Jr. took home his first Silver Slugger award back in 2021 when he hit .311/.401/.601, 111 RBIs and a major league-leading 48 home runs.
The 25-year-old has one year remaining on his contract with the Blue Jays and is set to become a free agent in 2026.
Here is a full list of American League Silver Slugger Award winners.
- First base: Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays
- Second base: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
- Shortstop: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
- Third base: Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
- Outfield: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
- Outfield: Anthony Santander, Baltimore Orioles
- Outfield: Juan Soto, Yankees
- Catcher: Salvador Perez, Royals
- Designated hitter: Brent Rooker, Athletics
- Utility: Josh Smith, Texas Rangers
- Team: Yankees
--With files from the Canadian Press.
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