The Best Hitters of the 2024 MLB Campaign Receive Recognition
MLB announced the winners of the Silver Slugger awards, given to the season’s strongest batters, on Tuesday.
American League Winners
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1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (second win)
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2B: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros (seventh win)
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SS: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals (first win)
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3B: Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians (fifth win)
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OF: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (fourth win)
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OF: Juan Soto, New York Yankees (fifth win)
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OF: Anthony Santander, Baltimore Orioles (first win)
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C: Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals (fifth win)
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DH: Brent Rooker, Oakland Athletics (first win)
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Utility: Josh Smith, Texas Rangers (first win)
Offensive Team of the Year: New York Yankees
National League Winners
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1B: Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (fourth win)
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2B: Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks (first win)
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SS: Francisco Lindor, New York Mets (fourth win)
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3B: Manny Machado, San Diego Padres (second win)
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OF: Jackson Merrill, San Diego Padres (first win)
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OF: Jurickson Profar, San Diego Padres (first win)
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OF: Teoscar Hernandez, Los Angeles Dodgers (third win)
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C: William Contreras, Milwaukee Brewers (second win)
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DH: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers (third win)
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Utility: Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers (seventh win)
Offensive Team of the Year: Los Angeles Dodgers
Conclusion
The Silver Slugger awards recognize the top hitters in the MLB, and this year’s winners are a testament to their exceptional skills. The American League and National League winners showcase a range of talented players, from veterans like Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper to newcomers like Bobby Witt Jr. and Jackson Merrill.
FAQs
Q: Who won the Silver Slugger awards in the American League?
A: The winners in the American League were Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jose Altuve, Bobby Witt Jr., Jose Ramirez, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Anthony Santander, Salvador Perez, Brent Rooker, and Josh Smith.
Q: Who won the Silver Slugger awards in the National League?
A: The winners in the National League were Bryce Harper, Ketel Marte, Francisco Lindor, Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, Jurickson Profar, Teoscar Hernandez, William Contreras, Shohei Ohtani, and Mookie Betts.
Q: Who was named the Offensive Team of the Year in each league?
A: The New York Yankees were named the Offensive Team of the Year in the American League, and the Los Angeles Dodgers were named the Offensive Team of the Year in the National League.
