One year removed from the worst season of his career, George Springer’s resurgent 2025 has earned him a Silver Slugger Award.
The 36-year-old Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter won the American League honour at DH on Friday.
Springer enjoyed a remarkable comeback season, earning a nomination as both an outfielder and designated hitter. He slashed .309/.399/.560 and his .959 OPS ranked second in the AL behind Aaron Judge.
The 12-year veteran posted career lows across his entire slash line at .220/.303/.371 in 2024.
His 2025 season will likely be best remembered for his decisive seventh-inning home run in Game 7 of the ALCS, but Springer also led the Blue Jays with 32 regular-season homers. He’s won two previous Silver Sluggers, the last of which came in 2019 with the Houston

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