Major League Baseball is unveiling the 2013 Silver Slugger Award winners Wednesday evening (6:00 p.m. ET) in an hour-long special on MLB Network.
The Silver Slugger Award is given annually to the top offensive player at each position in each league, as determined by MLB’s coaches and managers. We’ll post the recipients here as they are announced:
American League
First Base
Chris Davis, Orioles
Second Base
Robinson Cano, Yankees
Shortstop
J.J. Hardy, Orioles
Third Base
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
Outfield
Torii Hunter, Tigers
Adam Jones, Orioles
Mike Trout, Angels
Catcher
Joe Mauer, Twins
Designated Hitter
David Ortiz, Red Sox
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National League
First Base
Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks
Second Base
Matt Carpenter, Cardinals
Shortstop
Ian Desmond, Nationals
Third Base
Pedro Alvarez, Pirates
Outfield
Jay Bruce, Reds
Michael Cuddyer, Rockies
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
Catcher
Yadier Molina, Cardinals
Starting Pitcher
Zack Greinke, Dodgers