David Ortiz Wins Silver Slugger In Final Season
David Ortiz’s final season is among the best, if not the best, final season of any major leaguer. It got more recognition on Thursday.
Ortiz won his seventh Silver Slugger—presented by Louisville Slugger to the top offensive players at each position. The awards are selected by MLB coaches and managers. Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera also won his seventh award, while there were 11 first-time winners: Jake Arrieta, Mookie Betts, Charlie Blackmon, Yoenis Céspedes, Daniel Murphy, Salvador Perez, Wilson Ramos, Anthony Rizzo, Corey Seager, Mark Trumbo and Christian Yelich.
Mike Trout won his fifth Silver Slugger, while Jose Altuve landed his third and Josh Donaldson, Nolan Arenado and Xander Bogaerts claimed their second awards.
Pos. |
Winner |
Team |
Stats |
Awards |
1B |
Miguel Cabrera |
Tigers |
.316 BA, 38 HR, 108 RBI, .956 OPS |
Seventh (2005-06, 2010, ’12-13, ’15-16) |
2B |
Jose Altuve |
Astros |
.338 BA, 24 HR, 96 RBI, .928 OPS, 30 SB |
Third (2014-16) |
SS |
Xander Bogaerts |
Red Sox |
.294 BA, 21 HR, 89 RBI, .802 OPS |
Second (2015-16) |
3B |
Josh Donaldson |
Blue Jays |
.284 BA, 37 HR, 99 RBI, .953 OPS |
Second (2015-16) |
C |
Salvador Perez |
Royals |
.247 BA, 22 HR, 64 RBI, .725 OPS |
First |
OF |
Mike Trout |
Angels |
.315 BA, 29 HR, 100 RBI, .991 OPS, 30 SB |
Fifth (2012-16) |
OF |
Mark Trumbo |
Orioles |
.256 BA, 47 HR, 108 RBI, .850 OPS |
First |
OF |
Mookie Betts |
Red Sox |
.318 BA, 31 HR, 113 RBI, .897 OPS, 26 SB |
First |
DH |
David Ortiz |
Red Sox |
.315 BA, 38 HR, 127 RBI, 1.021 OPS |
Seventh ( 2004-07, ’11, ’13, ‘16) |
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pos. |
Winner |
Team |
Stats |
No. Awards |
1B |
Anthony Rizzo |
Cubs |
.292 BA, 32 HR, 109 RBI, .928 OPS |
First |
2B |
Daniel Murphy |
Nationals |
.347 BA, 25 HR, 104 RBI, .985 OPS |
First |
SS |
Corey Seager |
Dodgers |
.308 BA, 26 HR, 72 RBI, .877 OPS |
First |
3B |
Nolan Arenado |
Rockies |
.294 BA, 41 HR, 133 RBI, .932 OPS |
Second (2015-‘16) |
C |
Wilson Ramos |
Nationals |
.307 BA, 22 HR, 80 RBI, .850 OPS |
First |
OF |
Charlie Blackmon |
Rockies |
.324 BA, 29 HR, 82 RBI, .933 OPS, 17 SB |
First |
OF |
Christian Yelich |
Marlins |
.298 BA, 21 HR, 98 RBI, .859 OPS, 9 SB |
First |
OF |
Yoenis Céspedes |
Mets |
.280 BA, 31 HR, 86 RBI, .884 OPS |
First |
P |
Jake Arrieta |
Cubs |
.262 BA, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .720 OPS |
First |
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