SANTO DOMINGO – The National League is preparing to recognize its top offensive exponents with the coveted 2025 Silver Slugger Award. Among the finalists, four Dominicans stand out for their brilliant performance, according to Louisville Slugger and Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Dominicans at the Top
Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Ketel Marte, and Geraldo Perdomo are the representatives from the Dominican Republic vying for this prestigious award. The award, which celebrates the most outstanding players by position, will be announced on Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) through The Baseball Insiders’ official broadcast on YouTube.2025 Silver Slugger Award Finalists – National League
- First base: Pete Alonso (New York Mets), Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles Dodgers), Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves)
- Second base: Ketel Marte (Arizona Diamondbacks), Nico Hoerner (Chicago Cubs), Brice Turang (Milwaukee Brewers)
- Third base: Manny Machado (San Diego Padres), Matt Chapman (San Francisco Giants), Max Muncy (Los Angeles Dodgers), Austin Riley (Atlanta Braves)
- Shortstop: Geraldo Perdomo (Arizona Diamondbacks), Francisco Lindor (New York Mets), Trea Turner (Philadelphia Phillies)
- Outfielders: Juan Soto (New York Mets), Corbin Carroll (Arizona Diamondbacks), Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs), Kyle Stowers (Miami Marlins), Kyle Tucker (Chicago Cubs), James Wood (Washington Nationals)
- Catcher: William Contreras (Milwaukee Brewers), Hunter Goodman (Colorado Rockies), Will Smith (Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Designated Hitter: Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers), Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies), Christian Yelich (Milwaukee Brewers)
- Utility: Alec Burleson (St. Louis Cardinals), Jake Cronenworth (San Diego Padres), Brendan Donovan (St. Louis Cardinals)
Dominican Impact on Offense
The four Dominican players who are finalists have left a significant mark on the 2025 season:- Juan Soto (Mets): He stood out by leading the National League in on-base percentage (OBP), proving to be a constant threat at the plate.
- Manny Machado (Padres): He maintained his reputation as one of the most consistent and powerful third basemen in the league.
- Ketel Marte (D-backs): He established himself as Arizona’s offensive engine, with a batting average above .300 and demonstrating his ability in crucial moments.
- Geraldo Perdomo (D-backs): He established himself as a complete shortstop, combining discipline and versatility on offense.
