Thursday, November 13, 2008

Jeter, A-Rod Take Home Silver Slugger Awards

It was announced today that two Yankees won Silver Slugger awards at their respective positions; Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. Here's more from the NY Post:

The awards honor the best offensive player at each position, selected by managers and coaches, who are not allowed to vote for a player on their team.

Rodriguez hit .302 with 35 home runs and 103 RBIs. He had a .573 slugging percentage and .392 on-base percentage.

Jeter hit .300, with 11 homers, 70 RBIs, a .408 slugging percentage and a .363 on-base percentage.

Here is the full list of winners:

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Catcher: Joe Mauer, Twins
First base: Justin Morneau, Twins
Second base: Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
Third base: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
Shortstop: Derek Jeter, Yankees
Outfield: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
Outfield: Carlos Quentin, White Sox
Outfield: Grady Sizemore, Indians
Designated hitter: Aubrey Huff, Orioles

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Catcher: Brian McCann, Braves
First base: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
Second base: Chase Utley, Phillies
Third base: David Wright, Mets
Shortstop: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
Outfield: Ryan Braun, Brewers
Outfield: Matt Holliday, Rockies
Outfield: Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
Pitcher: Carlos Zambrano, Cubs

Congrats to Jeter and A-Rod.

1 Comments:

Anonymous said...

Congrats to Carlos Zambrano.
Hopefully Joe Blanton can win this awards next season.