The 2025 MLB season was a standout year for the New York Yankees, as the team excelled on both offense and defense while dominating the league’s awards. With a combination of star power, versatility, and depth, the Bombers established themselves as one of baseball’s most formidable lineups. From MVP-caliber performances to Gold Glove defense and Silver Slugger achievements, the Yankees’ players turned in historic campaigns that showcased their talent and consistency. Beyond individual accolades, the team’s collective dominance earned them recognition as the AL Silver Slugger Offensive Team of the Year, highlighting a roster that was as dangerous as it was memorable.
This article breaks down the major awards and standout performances that defined the Yankees’ remarkable 2025 season.
Cody Bellinger: Silver Slugger Finalist; All-MLB Second Team
Cody Bellinger put together one of the most well-rounded seasons on the Yankees’ roster, earning him a well-deserved spot on the All-MLB Second Team. He contributed on both sides of the ball and proved to be one of the most reliable and versatile players in the Yankees’ lineup.
Offensively, Bellinger posted a strong .272/.334/.480 slash line with 25 doubles, 29 home runs, and 98 RBIs across 152 games—a steady, full-season performance that gave the Yankees exactly the kind of depth and production they needed behind their big-name stars. His versatility was a huge asset as well; he logged time at all three outfield spots and at first base, giving the team flexibility whenever injuries or matchups called for it. One of the most impressive parts of his year was how well he handled left-handed pitching. Despite being a left-handed hitter himself, Bellinger crushed lefties to the tune of a .353 average (54-for-153) with a 1.016 OPS, which ranked among the top five in the American League. He also came through in big spots, hitting .348 with runners in scoring position (49-for-141), making him one of the Yankees’ most dependable clutch bats.
This wasn’t Bellinger’s first time earning All-MLB recognition—he was an All-MLB First Team selection back in 2019, the same year he won the National League MVP with the Dodgers. But his 2025 season in New York served as a reminder that he’s still an incredibly impactful player, capable of contributing in every facet of the game.
Jazz Chisholm: Silver Slugger Winner
Jazz Chisholm’s first full season in pinstripes couldn’t have gone much better. He brought a thrilling blend of speed, power, and energy to the Yankees’ lineup, and it all came together in a breakout year that earned him his first career Silver Slugger Award. Chisholm put up a .242/.332/.481 slash line with 31 home runs, 80 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases, becoming one of the rare Yankees to notch a 30–30 season. He also set new personal bests in runs scored and walks. On top of the offensive production, his athletic defense and aggressive style of play made him one of the most impactful players in the league. Chisholm has said that playing in New York’s “winning atmosphere” pushed him to reach another level—and his performance reflected exactly that.
Max Fried: Gold Glove Winner; All-MLB First Team
Max Fried made an immediate impact in his first year with the Yankees, adding yet another Gold Glove to his résumé by winning the AL Gold Glove for pitchers—the fourth of his career, but his first since arriving in the Bronx. His defense was on an entirely different level this season. According to FanGraphs, he led all MLB pitchers with 10 defensive runs saved, and he backed that up with 39 assists, a sharp pickoff move that produced seven pickoffs, and steady control of the running game, especially on soft comebackers.
Fried’s athleticism and instincts on the mound have always separated him from other pitchers, and this award highlighted the full scope of what he brings—not just elite pitching, but elite defense as well. By earning this honor, he also became part of a very select group of Yankees pitchers to win a Gold Glove, joining the ranks of Ron Guidry, Mike Mussina, and Bobby Shantz.
Aaron Judge: Batting Title; Silver Slugger Winner; Hank Aaron Award; All-MLB First Team; American League Most Valuable Player
Aaron Judge’s 2025 season was nothing short of historic, as he captured his third American League MVP in four years, cementing his place among baseball’s elite. The race was tight, with Judge earning 17 of 30 first-place votes (355 points) over Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who collected 13 first-place votes (335 points).
By winning his third MVP, Judge became just the 13th player in MLB history to claim three or more MVPs, joining Yankees legends Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle as the only Bombers to reach that milestone.
Even after a two-week stint on the injured list with a right flexor strain, Judge delivered arguably the most dominant full seasons of his career. He batted .331, launched 53 home runs, drove in 114 RBIs, and posted a major-league leading 1.144 OPS. He also paced MLB in on-base percentage (.457), slugging percentage (.688), total bases, and fWAR (10.1).
Judge’s 2025 campaign included several historic feats:
• He won his first-ever batting title with a .331 average.
• His 53 home runs made him just the fourth player ever to hit 50+ homers in a season in which he also led the league in batting average, joining Mickey Mantle and Jimmie Foxx.
• He set a new AL record with 36 intentional walks, a reflection of the respect he commanded from opposing pitchers.
• He became the fifth player in the Expansion Era (since 1961) to lead all of MLB in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage in the same season—the first since Miguel Cabrera in 2013.
• His wRC+ of 204 showed that his production was not just impressive in volume, but also in value, ranking well over twice that of an average hitter.
In addition to the MVP, Judge also won the Hank Aaron Award for the second consecutive year, and his fourth in the past five seasons. He rounded out his individual honors with a selection to the All-MLB First Team and his fourth Silver Slugger, tying Yankees legends Derek Jeter, Robinson Canó, Jorge Posada, and Dave Winfield for the most in franchise history.
Judge’s 2025 season was a remarkable combination of historic numbers, consistency, and impact, making it one of the most dominant campaigns of his career—and one of the most memorable in Yankees history.
Conclusion: The AL Silver Slugger Offensive Team of the Year
The Yankees’ 2025 roster was a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the ball. With Max Fried anchoring the pitching staff defensively, Judge leading a historic offensive charge, and Chisholm and Bellinger providing versatility, speed, and power, New York’s lineup was a powerful force. Their offensive dominance earned the team the AL Silver Slugger Offensive Team of the Year, as they led Major League Baseball in home runs with 274. Aaron Judge topped the team with 53 home runs, while six other Yankees also hit 20 or more, including Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Trent Grisham, Ben Rice, Giancarlo Stanton, and Austin Wells. The lineup’s depth and consistent power made New York one of the most dangerous offensive teams in recent history, ranking among the league leaders in runs scored, on-base percentage, and OPS.
