Silver Slugger Award

The Silver Slugger Award is a prestigious honor in Major League Baseball (MLB) given annually to the best offensive players at each position in both the American and National Leagues. Established in 1980, it recognizes players based on their hitting performance, including metrics like batting average, home runs, and runs batted in (RBIs). Winners are selected by a combination of votes from coaches and managers, alongside statistical analysis, highlighting outstanding achievement in batting and overall contribution to their team's offense. Receiving a Silver Slugger signifies a player’s excellence and skill in hitting during the season.