Louisville Slugger announced the full list of finalists for their annual Silver Slugger Award Monday, and Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso were named as finalists for their respective positions. The award is given to the player who had the best offensive year at each position and is voted on by a manager and three coaches from every team around the league. Lindor produced his best year as a Met,...
The Mets have certainly created a buzz over the last week, but there is one player who has put the Mets back on track. J.D. Martinez has been awarded the National League Player of the Week for his efforts over the last six games. Martinez marks the second Met this season to win such an award, dating back to April 15, when Pete Alonso was named Player of the Week. The Mets signed Martinez back on...
Francisco Lindor has won the National League Silver Slugger Award at shortstop. Lindor, who was snubbed from a fifth All-Star appearance, managed to turn his 2023 season around in dramatic fashion. After a slow start, New York’s franchise player had an incredible 2023 season, becoming the fourth Met in team history to hit 30 home runs, steal 30 bases, and hit 30 doubles in a single season. He...
Major League Baseball announced its 2019 Silver Slugger Award winners during a live MLB Network telecast on Thursday night. The award — presented by Hillerich & Bradsby, the manufacturer of Louisville Slugger baseball bats — has been given out annually since 1980 to the top offensive performers at each defensive position and designated hitter, as voted on by MLB managers and...
