Aaron Judge Secures Fifth AL Silver Slugger, Strong MVP Contender for Yankees

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge earned his fifth career American League Silver Slugger Award in 2025, further solidifying his status as a top offensive player. Judge is a leading candidate for the 2025 AL MVP, a title he previously secured in 2022 and 2024, both years he also won the Silver Slugger. His exceptional 2025 season featured a league-best .331 batting average, .457 OBP, .688 slugging percentage, and a 1.144 OPS, alongside 53 home runs and 114 RBI. Judge's performance was pivotal in the Yankees winning the team Silver Slugger Award, surpassing the Mariners and Blue Jays. He was recognized as an outfield winner alongside Byron Buxton and Riley Greene, besting competitors like Julio Rodríguez, George Springer, and teammate Cody Bellinger, who contributed 29 homers and 98 RBI.