Major League Baseball is unveiling this year’s Silver Slugger Award winners Wednesday evening 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 as they are announced:
National League
Outfield
Matt Kemp, Dodgers
Ryan Braun, Brewers
Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
First Base
Prince Fielder, Brewers
Second Base
Brandon Phillips, Reds
Third Base
Aramis Ramirez, Cubs
Shortstop
Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies
Catcher
Brian McCann, Braves
Pitcher
Daniel Hudson, Diamondbacks
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American League
Outfield
Jose Bautista, Blue Jays
Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
Curtis Granderson, Yankees
First Base
Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox
Second Base
Robinson Cano, Yankees
Third Base
Adrian Beltre, Rangers
Shortstop
Asdrubal Cabrera, Indians
Catcher
Alex Avila, Tigers
Designated Hitter
David Ortiz, Red Sox
