Comparing Blue Jays Silver Slugger Finalists with Other Nominees

There is not enough time or space on a page to explain the impact that Springer has had on this team. He has consistently been the go-to lead off man for a reason which was well represented in their elimination game in the ALCS.

It was a winner take all game-seven between the Blue Jays and the Mariners. The Jays were down two runs in the seventh inning and with two guys on the bags Springer hit a three-run homer to steal the game and the American League pennant. This was not out of character for him as he has been "the man" all year.

This won't be Springer's first, nor second time winning the award, but it would be his first since '19 when he was still with the Houston Astros. This year (compared to '19) he has a better batting average and on-base percentage with less strikeouts, more drawn walks/hits and doubles.

Bichette vs. Jeremy Peña (Astros) vs. Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals)

Bichette was severely missed in these playoffs, but he is expected to return for the World Series. Even though the Jays have been the best offense so far in the postseason, they are even better with him (a scary thought for the Dodgers). Their shortstop is their best all-around weapon on the roster and he was on track to a 100 RBI season had he not been hurt on Sept. 6.

If he wins this it will be the first of his career as the only nominated Blue Jay this year who hasn't won one yet.

Vladdy vs. Nick Kurtz (Athletics), Vinnie Pasquantino (Royals)

Guerrero Jr. is the reigning Silver Slugger of the Year winner and looking to add another to his trophy case. His '24 campaign was one of the best of his career, but it wasn't his first Silver Slugger award. In '21 he took home his first.

Blue Jays vs. Yankees vs. Mariners

The leaders across the major categories are fairly split up, but ultimately the winner should be between the Blue Jays and the Yankees. Both are near the top across the board, but the Jays might be the front runner.

• Total Hits (first)
• Runs (second)
• Doubles (third)
• Home Runs (sixth)
• RBI (second)
• Walks Drawn (third)
• Strikeouts (second fewest)
• Batting Average (first)
• On-Base Percentage (first)
• Slugging Percentage (third)
• OPS (second)

Compared to the Yankees:

• Runs (first)
• Hits (sixth)
• Doubles (fifth)
• Home Runs (first)
• RBI (first)
• Walks Drawn (first)
• Strikeouts (14th fewest)
• Batting Average (fifth)
• On-Base Percentage (second)
• Slugging Percentage (first) OPS (first)

The Mariners do not lead any stat offensively and only sit in the top-five in a few categories runs (fourth), home runs (second), RBI (fourth), on-base percentage (fourth), slugging percentage (fifth), and OPS (fifth) — clearly a great team, but the other two were better swinging a bat.

The Blue Jays offense is one of the best in both the American and National Leagues as they have demonstrated in these playoffs. These three players have led this team all year and have now brought them to the World Series for the first time since '93.

Just to be named a finalist is an honor, but the Jays are hoping at least one of these guys is the winner. The player who does take the title will be announced on Nov. 6 once the season is officially over.