Randy Arozarena named American League Silver Slugger finalist

By admin — In News — November 6, 2026

   ​NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: Randy Arozarena #56 of the Seattle Mariners hits a two-run home run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Sarah StierSeattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena was named an American League finalist for the Silver Slugger Award Thursday, Major League Baseball and Louisville Slugger announced.The 31-year-old posted an .865 OPS in 2026, ranking second among qualified American League outfielders.Arozarena played 154 games during the 2026 season, batting .281 with 26 home runs, 79 RBIs and 26 stolen bases.They say he was previously selected as a Silver Slugger Award finalist in 2021, 2022, and 2023 with the Tampa Bay Rays, though he has never won the honor.Arozarena is one of nine outfield finalists in the American League. The other finalists are Wilyer Abreu of Boston, Cody Bellinger of New York, Jac Caglianone of Kansas City, Chase DeLauter of Cleveland, Riley Greene of Detroit, Tristan Peters of Chicago, Chandler Simpson of Tampa Bay and Mike Trout of Los Angeles.During the 2026 campaign, the Cuban-born outfielder logged 113 runs, 34 doubles, two triples, 68 walks, 26 hit-by-pitches and 277 total bases on 161 hits in 572 at-bats. He registered a .381 on-base percentage and a .484 slugging percentage.Among qualified American League outfielders, Arozarena finished first in runs scored, second in stolen bases and total bases, third in hits, doubles and home runs, fourth in on-base percentage, fifth in RBIs, seventh in walks and eighth in batting average.Across all American League hitters, Arozarena ranked first in runs scored, fourth in doubles, fifth in on-base percentage, sixth in OPS and total bases, seventh in stolen bases, eighth in slugging percentage and ninth in batting average.More accolades for Raaaaandy 🔱@RandyArozarena has been named a 2026 AL Silver Slugger Finalist! #TridentsUp🔗 https://t.co/IN2ayjhh8Wpic.twitter.com/Rcver6qEhN— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) November 5, 2026The campaign marked Arozarena’s sixth consecutive season with at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. He became the 11th player in Major League Baseball history to record at least six such seasons and the fifth to reach that benchmark in six consecutive seasons, joining Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonds, Bobby Abreu and Willie Mays.Major League Baseball and Louisville Slugger will announce the 2026 Silver Slugger Award winners on Tuesday, Nov. 17.  

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