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Francisco Lindor Wins Silver Slugger Award

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...

Freddie Freeman Beats Out Pete Alonso For Silver Slugger Award

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...