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Silver Slugger Awards: Pujols a Mainstay but First-Time Winners Abound

By FanHouse StaffNov 11th 2010 – 6:52PM

The top hitters in the majors were honored Thursday with the announcement of the 2010 Silver Slugger awards for both leagues. While there were some familiar names on the list of winners, first-timers seemed to carry the day in voting by managers and coaches. Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers and Albert Pujols of the Cardinals...

MLB Hands Out Its Silver Slugger Awards

By Tom FornelliNov 12th 2009 – 7:28PM

MLB awards season continued on Thursday afternoon as the league announced the winners of the 2009 Silver Sluggers, which go to the players voted the best hitters at their position in each league. The award is voted on by managers and coaches from throughout the league who are allowed to vote for anybody that's not on their...

Background on Silver Slugger Award

The Silver Slugger Award is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League, as determined by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

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