The Milwaukee Brewers’ 2026 season ended with a World Series title, a 103-59 regular season, and an 11-2 run through the postseason. Now the awards recognition is rolling in for a club that spent most of the year looking like the best team in baseball.
Even with all the talk about Milwaukee’s lack of regular-season power, the offense still piled up production across the board. The Brewers finished second in runs scored with 832, first in hits with 1,422, second in RBI with 788, second in walks with 668, first in batting average at .258, first in on-base percentage at .341, and fourth in OPS at .743.
That all helped put Milwaukee in the mix for Silver Slugger honors. The Brewers were named one of four National League finalists for the team award, joining the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Washington Nationals.
Three Milwaukee players also landed among the finalists at their positions: Jake Bauers, Jackson Chourio, and Brice Turang.
Bauers was recognized at first base and as a utility player after splitting time between the positions. He played 119 games at first base and 46 in the outfield.
The numbers behind the finalists are strong across the board. Bauers hit .266/.389/.484 with 26 home runs and 86 RBI.
Turang posted a .268/.366/.450 line with 21 home runs and 100 RBI. Chourio finished at .291/.351/.487 with 25 home runs, 75 RBI, and 23 stolen bases.
The winners will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
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