The 2015 Silver Slugger Awards presented by Louisville Slugger will be announced this evening (6:00 p.m. ET) during an hour-long special on MLB Network.
The Silver Slugger Award is given annually to the top hitter at each position in the American and National Leagues based on votes by MLB’s coaches and managers. We’ll post the names of this year’s recipients as they are announced:
American League
First Base:
Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
Second Base:
Jose Altuve, Astros
Shortstop:
Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox
Third Base:
Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays
Outfield:
Mike Trout, Angels
Nelson Cruz, Mariners
J.D. Martinez, Tigers
Catcher:
Brian McCann, Yankees
Designated Hitter:
Kendrys Morales, Royals
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National League
First Base:
Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks
Second Base:
Dee Gordon, Marlins
Shortstop:
Brandon Crawford, Giants
Third Base:
Nolan Arenado, Rockies
Outfield:
Bryce Harper, Nationals
Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies
Catcher:
Buster Posey, Giants
Starting Pitcher:
Madison Bumgarner, Giants