Shohei Ohtani Wins Third Straight Silver Slugger
Major League Baseball announced the National League Silver Slugger award winners on Thursday, recognizing the best hitters at each position. The Los Angeles Dodgers had several finalists, but Shohei Ohtani was the sole recipient from the team.
Ohtani's 2025 Season Highlights
- Franchise-record 55 home runs
- Scored 146 runs
- Final stats: 55 HR, 102 RBI, 1.014 OPS, 380 total bases, 109 walks
- Led the league three consecutive seasons in slugging percentage, OPS, and total bases
Ohtani's Impact and Future Prospects
He is on track to win his third consecutive MVP award and has driven the Dodgers to back-to-back World Series championships since joining before the 2024 season.
Starting to pitch again in August, Ohtani showcased his unique "unicorn" talent by excelling late in the season through the postseason.
Additional Notes
The American League Silver Slugger winners will be announced the following day.
"Shohei Ohtani had a franchise-record 55 home runs this season for the Dodgers and scored an incredible 146 runs."
"This is three straight seasons that Ohtani has led his league in SLUG, OPS, and total bases."
By TJ French, freelance writer with The Sporting News.
Summary: Shohei Ohtani secured his third consecutive Silver Slugger, continuing to dominate offensively and pitching late in the season, leading the Dodgers to championship success.