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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.
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).
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. [3]
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 .
Helton holds the record for the highest batting average in a first baseman's Silver Slugger-winning season with the .372 mark he set in 2000. [5] In the American League, Frank Thomas ' .353 batting average in 1994 ranks first, [ 21 ] and is the third-best in the history of the award.
Angels centerfielder Mike Trout won his ninth Silver Slugger Award on Thursday. The Dodgers' Trea Turner and Mookie Betts also earned the honor.
MLB recognized the top offensive players at each position Wednesday with the annual Silver Slugger awards, a group unsurprisingly led by MVP favorites Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr.
Detroit Tigers players Colt Keith and Riley Greene are American League finalists for the 2024 Silver Slugger Award, given to the best offensive player at each position.. Keith, 23, is one of four ...