Toronto Blue Jays leadoff batter George Springer has been honored with a Silver Slugger award following a stellar season resurgence. Springer secured the award in the designated hitter category and also earned a nomination for outfielder. The 36-year-old American athlete achieved impressive stats, hitting 32 home runs and 84 RBI with a .309 batting average and a .959 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, ranking him second in the American League. His performance in the 2025 season marked a significant turnaround from the previous year, where he posted career-low numbers of .220 batting average and only 19 home runs in 2024.
A seasoned player with four all-star appearances and the 2017 World Series MVP title, Springer has previously clinched Silver Slugger awards during his time with the Houston Astros in 2017 and 2019. Notably, he played a pivotal role in the Blue Jays’ journey to the World Series this year, hitting a crucial three-run homer in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series. Despite the team’s loss in a thrilling seven-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Springer’s impact was undeniable, solidifying his place in Blue Jays history with what fans have fondly dubbed the ‘Springer dinger.’