Silver Slugger Award

In Major League Baseball, the Louisville Silver Slugger award is given annually to the best offensive player at each position in each league. Winners are picked by major league managers and coaches, who are not allowed to vote for their own players. Silver Slugger Award Image from Pudge. ... Silver Slugger Award Image from Pudge. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally, the field manager); this individual controls matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. ... In the baseball game, the coach is a member of the team at bat stationed near first or third base to signal and direct the runners and batters. ...

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American League winners

• Designated Hitter
• Catcher
• First Base
• Second Base
• Shortstop
• Third Base
• Outfield (3)

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National League winners

• Pitcher
• Catcher
• First Base
• Second Base
• Shortstop
• Third Base
• Outfield (3)

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Holder of Most Silver Slugger Awards at Each Position

• Pitcher - Mike Hampton - 5
• Catcher - Mike Piazza - 10
• First Base - Todd Helton - 4
• Second Base - Ryne Sandberg - 7
• Third Base - Wade Boggs - 8
• Shortstop - Barry Larkin - 9
• Outfield - Barry Bonds - 12 Manny Ramirez - 9 Tony Gwynn - 7 Ken Griffey Jr. - 7
• Designated Hitter - Edgar Martinez and Paul Molitor - 4 (Martinez also won a Silver Slugger Award at third base)

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References

1. ^ Hillerich & Bradsby (2005-11-08). 2005 LOUISVILLE SLUGGER® SILVER SLUGGER™ TEAMS ANNOUNCED. Press release. Retrieved on 2006-11-09.

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External links

• List of all Silver Slugger winners at MLB.com