Overview
- The finalist list was published Thursday and includes established stars, breakout youngsters and several players with multiple nominations.
- All six MLB MVP finalists are also Silver Slugger finalists, linking award recognition to the season’s top offensive campaigns.
- Tampa Bay outfielder Chandler Simpson is a headline curiosity as an American League outfield finalist despite having no major league home runs.
- The Chicago White Sox led MLB with four individual finalists and are also up for the American League Offensive Team award.
- Voting was done by each club’s manager and three coaches and will be audited by accounting firm DMLO before winners are revealed on Nov. 17.