Complete history of New York Yankees' Silver Slugger Award winners

Each year, a powerhouse team of offensive stars is created in each league thanks to the voting proclivities of a manager and three coaches per franchise. The Silver Slugger, awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in each league — the pitcher's spot recently morphed into the appropriate "utility" spot to accommodate the changing game — is the standard for excellence in prowess at the plate.

Needless to say, the Yankees have won plenty of these. They've been ... somewhat notable offensively between 1980 and the present day, no? Like, they've done damage in that department pretty consistently, I feel like?

The Bombers have a chance to add some more heft to their trophy case when 2025's winners are revealed on Nov. 6, exclusively through FanSided and on The Baseball Insiders. For now, these are the Yankees who've repped the brand dating up to the present day.

And no, before you ask, Chase Headley only won the Silver Slugger as a Padre. Common mistake.

Complete list of New York Yankees players who've won the Silver Slugger Award since its inception in 1980

Reggie Jackson, Designated Hitter - 1980

Reggie came to the Yankees and proclaimed himself the "Straw That Stirs The Drink". As bold as that sounded, it was hard to argue with after his power production helped fuel back-to-back titles. By the time the Silver Slugger rolled around, he was relegated to DH but still mashing, hitting .300 with 41 bombs in his second-to-last season in the Bronx.

Willie Randolph, Second Base - 1980

Criminally underrated. Randolph deserved more Silver Slugger love then, and more Hall of Fame love now.

Dave Winfield, Outfield - 1981-1985

He may have been derisively called "Mr. May," but he was a Silver Slugger and a top-15 MVP finisher in his first five years in the Bronx.

Don Baylor, Designated Hitter - 1983, 1985

A largely forgotten Yankee, the imposing Baylor earned a surprise Silver Slugger in 1985 for posting a 109 OPS+ at the age of 36. He'd go on to win another one for Boston next year and finish 13th in MVP voting.

Rickey Henderson, Outfield - 1985

It's a genuine shame that the Rickey Era in New York didn't end with a single playoff berth, and his connection to the franchise has largely been forgotten by a modern audience. He stole 80 bases and posted 9.9 bWAR this season!

Don Mattingly, First Base - 1985-1987

Talk about playoff berths and shame. Mattingly deserved better, and he was the class of the American League during this stretch.

Mike Stanley, Catcher - 1993

Stanley was an All-Star for the Yanks in 1995 and eventually crossed rivalry lines to Boston (right as the Yankees broke their title drought). He earned his Silver Slugger for clubbing 26 homers with a 150 OPS+. That works.

Wade Boggs, Third Base - 1993, 1994

This guy crossed rivalry lines, too, and kept on delivering. He definitely deserved the win, but ... he also captured the 1993 award after hitting two home runs. At third base! A crazy thing that seemed totally normal back then.

Tino Martinez, First Base - 1997

44 homers. Second in the MVP voting. Home Run Derby champion. A crowning achievement for the BamTino.

Jorge Posada, Catcher - 2000-2003, 2007

Once he was given the primary role in Joe Girardi's wake, Posada never looked back, clubbing an even 100 home runs during the four-year stretch from '00 to '03.

Jason Giambi, First Base - 2002

Giambi's first year in New York after arriving in free agency was his best. Largely thought of as a disappointment because it ended too quickly, let the record state he hit .314 and mashed 41 bombs that season. He did what was asked of him.

Alfonso Soriano, Second Base - 2002

40-40? Not quite. But 39-41 will still get you a Silver Slugger.

Bernie Williams, Outfield - 2002

Check the Hall of Fame case again, please. Williams hit .333 with 19 home runs in 2002 ... as well as a league-leading .339 with 26 bombs in 1998 and .342 with 25 in 1999. He was absurdly good.

Gary Sheffield, Outfield - 2004, 2005

The Yankees may not have added Vladimir Guerrero in free agency, but they did follow up that dud with the fearsome addition of Sheffield, who carried the cleanup spot for a pair of seasons.

Alex Rodriguez, Third Base - 2005, 2007, 2008

He moved off shortstop and just continued to win these things, earning MVP honors in both '05 and '07 as well.

Robinson Cano, Second Base - 2006, 2010-2013

Cano's peak felt like the most effortless greatness we've ever seen from a Yankee. His spiral into relative obscurity was a shame.

Derek Jeter, Shortstop - 2006-2009, 2012

Jeter captured four consecutive Silver Slugger wins, elevating his offensive game and nearly swiping the AL MVP from Justin Morneau in '06.

Curtis Granderson, Outfield - 2011

Granderson arrived in New York and found a different gear in a Year 2 power surge, pummeling 41 homers in 2011 and 43 the next season. It's no surprise he was beloved everywhere he went.

Brian McCann, Catcher - 2015

Wait, really? Yup. 26 bombs and a 24th-place MVP finish did it. And, two years later, he went to Houston and really hurt my feelings.

Gary Sánchez, Catcher - 2017

Really felt like something special was happening here, with Sánchez and that other guy both winning their first Silver Sluggers in the same year, huh? Anyway...

Aaron Judge, Outfield - 2017, 2021, 2022, 2024

Judge will probably have another one to add to this list in due time. And, we'd estimate, some more after that.

DJ LeMahieu, Second Base - 2019, 2020

The Yankees haven't had someone win the Silver Slugger for the first time in their uniform since LeMahieu in 2019. Will anyone break that pattern this season? Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham both have a case, but neither made the All-Star team. It'll be very tough.