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David Justice was the first player to win the Silver Slugger Award at outfield in both leagues. Gary Sheffield went six seasons between NL Silver Slugger Awards at outfield (1996–2003), the longest such gap. Ryan Braun is the most recent of three players to win five consecutive NL Silver Slugger Awards at outfield (2008–2012).
The award is a bat-shaped trophy, three feet (91 cm) tall, engraved with the names of each of the winners from the league [1] and plated with sterling silver. [2] It is given by Hillerich & Bradsby, the manufacturer of Louisville Slugger bats. [3] Ten Silver Slugger Awards are given each year per league individually.
He surpassed the .300 batting average mark eleven times during his playing career and was also a three-time Silver Slugger Award winner. After playing for the Pirates, he played for the Texas Rangers ( 1978 – 1981 ), Montreal Expos ( 1982 – 1983 ), San Francisco Giants ( 1984 ), Philadelphia Phillies ( 1984 ), Los Angeles Dodgers ( 1985 ...
Here's the full list of winners: American League Silver Slugger winners. 1B: Yandy Díaz, Tampa Bay Rays 2B: Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers SS: Corey Seager, Texas Rangers 3B: Rafael Devers, Boston ...
A Silver Slugger Award for designated hitters was given only in the American League during that time. [6] Mike Hampton has won the most Silver Sluggers as a pitcher, earning five consecutive awards with four different teams from 1999 to 2003. [7] Tom Glavine is a four-time winner (1991, 1995–1996, 1998) with the Atlanta Braves. [8]
The Silver Slugger was first awarded in 1980 and is given by Hillerich & Bradsby, the manufacturer of Louisville Slugger bats. [2] The award is a bat-shaped trophy, 3 feet (91 cm) tall, engraved with the names of each of the winners from the league [ 1 ] and plated with sterling silver .
The Silver Slugger was first awarded in 1980 and is given by Hillerich & Bradsby, the manufacturer of Louisville Slugger bats. [2] The award is a bat-shaped trophy, 3 feet (91 cm) tall, engraved with the names of each of the winners from the league [ 1 ] and plated with sterling silver .
Mike Piazza is the all-time leader in Silver Slugger Awards among catchers, winning ten consecutive from 1993 to 2002. The Silver Slugger Award is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League (AL) and the National League (NL), as determined by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball (MLB).