Tucker the Cubs' 1st Silver Slugger in OF since Sosa
The National League’s best hitters were honored Thursday night (11/6/2025) as the first half of the 2025 Silver Slugger Awards were announced. History of Silver Slugger Award winners
The Silver Slugger Awards, which are voted on by MLB managers and coaches, go to the top offensive player at each position in the NL and the AL, including three outfielders and one utility player. There is also an Offensive Team of the Year in each league.
Outfield: Kyle Tucker, Cubs (second win)
Even as injuries impacted Tucker’s production during the second half of the season, he still turned in some fantastic offensive numbers. He topped 20 homers and 20 steals for the third time in the past four seasons and slashed .266/.377/.464. Tucker, this offseason’s No. 1 free agent, has earned two Silver Sluggers in the past three seasons and is the first Cubs outfielder to earn this honor since Sammy Sosa in 2002.