News Summary
Three players from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, and Geraldo Perdomo, have been nominated as finalists for the prestigious Silver Slugger Award. Each demonstrated exceptional performance during the 2025 season, contributing to the team’s overall success. The winners will be announced on November 6, highlighting the outstanding offensive statistics that underline these players’ nominations. The Diamondbacks have also been recognized as a finalist for the team Silver Slugger Award, showcasing their powerful hitting as a whole.
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Three players from the Arizona Diamondbacks have been nominated as finalists for the prestigious Silver Slugger Award, as announced by Major League Baseball on Wednesday. The finalists include Ketel Marte (second baseman), Corbin Carroll (outfielder), and Geraldo Perdomo (shortstop), each recognized for their exceptional offensive performance during the 2025 season.
The winners of the Silver Slugger Award will be revealed on November 6. The finalists are selected through a voting process that involves National League managers and coaches who evaluate players based on various offensive statistics, including OPS, OPS+, home runs, RBIs, batting average, total bases, and runs scored.
In addition to individual nominations, the Arizona Diamondbacks have also been recognized as one of three finalists for the team Silver Slugger Award, along with the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Diamondbacks ranked third in the National League and fifth in Major League Baseball for team OPS at .758, showcasing an overall strong offensive performance this season.
Player Statistics
Ketel Marte is pursuing his second Silver Slugger Award after previously winning in 2024. This year, Marte has posted a batting average of .283, with a 376 on-base percentage and a 517 slugging percentage. He has hit 28 home runs and driven in 72 RBIs, while accumulating a 4.4 WAR despite missing part of the season due to an injury. His impressive OPS stands at .893, with an OPS+ of 145.
Corbin Carroll has had a breakout season in 2025, recording a career-high of 31 home runs, along with 32 doubles and 17 triples, setting a franchise record. Carroll boasts an OPS of .883 and an OPS+ of 140, contributing a 5.8 WAR to his team. This marks his second All-Star selection, further solidifying his status as one of the game’s rising stars.
Geraldo Perdomo has also excelled this season, leading all National League position players with an impressive 7.0 WAR. He achieved a career-best .290 batting average and recorded a 389 on-base percentage along with a 462 slugging percentage, resulting in an OPS of .851. Notably, he surpassed his previous career total by hitting 20 home runs and achieving 100 RBIs, demonstrating remarkable clutch hitting ability. Manager Torey Lovullo has praised Perdomo as an inspiration and an anchor for the team.
Team Performance
The Arizona Diamondbacks achieved impressive rankings in several offensive team statistics this season. They finished fourth in runs scored with 791, fourth in home runs with 219, fifth in batting average at .251, and second in slugging percentage at .441. This uninterrupted recognition highlights a turning point for the Diamondbacks as they begin to gain national attention for their homegrown talent and offensive capabilities.
This year’s nominations for the Silver Slugger Awards represent a significant accomplishment for both individual players and the team as a whole, indicating a season marked by strong performances and increased productivity at the plate.
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