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MLB: Who won the 2023 Silver Slugger Award? List of winners by position
On Thursday night, Major League Baseball unveiled the Louisville Silver Slugger Award recipients, recognizing the top hitters of the 2023 season.
The Silver Slugger Awards have been an annual tradition since 1980 in Major League Baseball. These awards recognize the best offensive players at each position in each league. The Major League managers and coaches select the winners, who cannot vote for players on their teams.
The Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards for the 2023 season were announced on Thursday night during a special broadcast on MLB Network. The awards were given to the top offensive player at each position in each league, including three outfielders (regardless of specific position) and one utility player in each league. For the first time in the awards history, a team award was also given out in each league, recognizing the team with the best offensive performance.
This year’s winners were a diverse group, with 16 different teams represented out of the 20 total award recipients. The Atlanta Braves led the pack with three winners, while the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers had multiple winners. Seven players were first-time winners, and one rookie was included.
The Silver Slugger Awards are highly coveted by players, representing the best offensive performance in the league at each position. The awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players who receive them and are a source of pride for their teams and fans.
Silver Slugger - List of winners by position
First Base
- AL winner: Yandy Díaz, Rays (first win)
- NL winner: Matt Olson, Braves (first win)
Second Base
- AL winner: Marcus Semien, Rangers (second win)
- NL winner: Luis Arraez, Marlins (second win)
Shortstop
- AL winner: Corey Seager, Rangers (third win)
- NL winner: Francisco Lindor, Mets (third win)
Third Base
- AL winner: Rafael Devers, Red Sox (second win)
- NL winner: Austin Riley, Braves (second win)
Outfield
AL winners:
- Luis Robert Jr., White Sox (first win)
- Julio Rodríguez, Mariners (second win)
- Kyle Tucker, Astros (first win)
NL winners:
- Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves (third win)
- Mookie Betts, Dodgers (sixth win)
- Juan Soto, Padres (fourth win)
Catcher
- AL winner: Adley Rutschman, Orioles (first win)
- NL winner: William Contreras, Brewers (first win)
Designated Hitter
- AL winner: Shohei Ohtani, Angels (second win)
- NL winner: Bryce Harper, Phillies (third win)
Utility
- AL winner: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles (first win)
- NL winner: Cody Bellinger, Cubs (second win)
Offensive Teams of the Year
This year, a new category was introduced for the Silver Slugger Awards, which honors the best offensive team in each league. The winners of this category were the Rangers in the American League and the Braves in the National League. The decision was made based on team offensive statistics and a fan vote. Fans cast their ballots for finalists via MLB.com during the final week of the regular season.