We rarely see a player enter the Major Leagues and immediately establish himself as one of the very best hitters at his position. But it happened in 2024 with Padres rookie outfielder Jackson Merrill,

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and Dodgers utilityman Mookie Betts led the field of Silver Slugger honorees, which included seven first-time winners.

For the seventh time in his career, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was named the American League winner of the Silver Slugger award at second base. Altuve’s seven Silver Slugger awards match Ryne Sandberg for the most won by a second baseman.