7 active MLB stars with the most Silver Slugger Awards ft. Mookie Betts and Mike Trout

On Tuesday, the MLB announced the latest winners of the prestigious Silver Slugger Awards. There was a wide array of winners, with some familiar faces picking up the honor while others claimed the award for the first time. Some first-time winners included Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres and Brent Rooker of the Oakland Athletics.

While some fresh faces were in the winners's group, some unsurprising choices also picked up yet another Silver Slugger award to add to their storied careers. Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Bryce Harper added one more to their impressive career resumes, but where do they rank on the leaderboard among active players?

Exploring which 7 active MLB players have the most Silver Slugger Awards

#7 - Xander Bogaerts - 5

Although he could not add to his total this season, Xander Bogaerts has been an elite hitter throughout his career with the Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres. The veteran infielder is tied with Derek Jeter for five Silver Slugger Awards as a shortstop. At only 32 years old, it would be unsurprising to see Bogaerts add another to his total before all is said and done.

#6 - Nolan Arenado - 5

Another veteran who could not add to his career total this year is Nolan Arenado. As one of the best third basemen of his generation, Arenado also has five Silver Sluggers in his career (four with the Colorado Rockies and one with the St. Louis Cardinals). Even though his best days might be behind him, the Cardinals star is still a productive hitter at the MLB level.

#5 - Jose Ramirez - 5

Although an American League MVP Award may continue to elude Jose Ramirez as his career moves along, he is undoubtedly one of the most productive players in baseball. The Cleveland Guardians's third baseman is one of the four active players with five Silver Slugger awards. It seems like a guarantee at this point that he will continue to climb this list.

#4 - Salvador Perez - 5

Who doesn't love Uncle Sal? Long-serving Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez continues to be one of the most productive players in the MLB at his position. Thanks to his 27 home runs, .271 batting average, and 104 RBIs, Perez added the fifth Silver Slugger of his career.

#3 - Jose Altuve - 7

The Houston Astros legend again added to his career total this season, winning his seventh Silver Slugger Award. While some may question his Hall of Fame worthiness given the team's sign-stealing scandal, Jose Altuve has undoubtedly been among the best second basemen in history.

His win this year saw Altuve match Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg for most Slugger awards in MLB history as a second baseman.

#2 - Mookie Betts - 7

Tied with Jose Altuve with seven, Mookie Betts continues to prove why he is considered one of the best players in baseball. A three-time World Series champion, Betts has shown no signs of slowing down, which suggests that he will definitely add another Silver Slugger Award to his career total before he decides to hang 'em up.

#1 - Mike Trout - 9

One of the greatest players of his generation, Mike Trout is the active leader in the MLB when it comes to Silver Slugger Awards with nine awards. While injuries have plagued Trout in recent seasons, when he is healthy and on the field, the Los Angeles Angels icon continues to showcase his generational talent. If he can play for most of a season, he certainly has the tools to add to his total.