How Springer Measures Up With Silver Slugger Finalists as He Looks to Make History

The Toronto Blue Jays star is looking to add his name to the history book again.

Oct 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The Toronto Blue Jays have quite a few player's up for personal accolades this offseason.

It should come as no surprise how many players are up for the Silver Slugger Award, as their offense was arguably the best in baseball throughout 2025 which led them to their first World Series appearance since 1993.

First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and shortstop Bo Bichette are up for awards at their positions. But designated hitter/outfielder George Springer is looking to make history by becoming the second player to ever win two Silver Slugger Awards in a single year across different positions.

Springer has already been named a Silver Slugger twice in his lucrative career, but this would be his first since 2019 and since joining the Blue Jays. If he were to win at both positions, he would join J.D. Martinez of the Boston Red Sox in 2018 as the only MLB players to win two at different positions.

Springer vs. Díaz vs. Rooker

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At designated hitter, there are two other finalists he is up against: Yandy Díaz of the Tampa Bay Rays and Brent Rooker of the Athletics. At first glance, it would be unfathomable for him to not take home the Silver Slugger at the designated hitter spot.

Despite getting significantly less at-bats than both Diaz and Rooker, he recorded more runs, homers, walks drawn and a significantly better slash line. On paper, this should be a no-brainer.

	Springer	Díaz	Rooker
At-Bats	498	583	626
Runs	106	79	92
Total Hits	154	175	164
Doubles	27	29	40
Triples	1	1	3
Home Runs	32	25	30
RBI	84	83	89
Walks Drawn	69	57	65
Strikeouts	111	92	155
Batting Average	.309	.300	.262
On-Base Percentage	.399	.362	.335
Slugging Percentage	.560	.482	.479
OPS	.959	.848	.814

Springer vs. Outfield Nominees

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The outfield is figured a little different since it isn't broken up by each individual position. Because of that, there are six finalists with three taking home the honor. The at-bats is something to look at again, as Springer goes up against some of the best in the business.

It would feel almost scandalous if Aaron Judge didn't earn his fifth Silver Slugger after the year he had, but the other two spots are up for grabs. Cody Bellinger and Byron Buxton didn't have quite the seasons that Riley Greene, Julio Rodríguez or Springer had, which could eliminate those two and bring things down to three finalists for just two awards.

When look at the stats, Springer has over 100 less at-bats. But he is the only one with an OPS over .900 between the three to complement his .560 slugging percentage. Despite less times swinging a bat, he drew more walks, matched Rodriguez for runs scored and had a comparable amount of hits and longballs.

	Greene	Judge	Bellinger	Rodríguez	Buxton	Springer
At-Bats	600	541	588	652	488	498
Runs	84	137	89	106	97	106
Total Hits	155	179	160	174	129	154
Doubles	33	30	25	31	21	27
Triples	1	2	5	4	7	1
Home Runs	36	53	29	32	35	32
RBI	111	114	98	95	83	84
Walks Drawn	46	124	57	44	41	69
Strikeouts	201	160	90	152	148	111
Batting Average	.258	.331	.272	.267	.264	.309
On-Base %	.313	.457	.334	.324	.327	.399
Slugging %	.493	.688	.480	.474	.551	.560
OPS	.806	1.145	.814	.798	.878	.959

Springer could ultimately take home both Sliver Slugger Awards for his all-around performance if his 498 at-bats compared to the 600-plus the others have is taken into consideration.

The AL winners will be announced on Friday, and there is a good chance Springer etches himself in the MLB history books.