Major League Baseball announced the Silver Slugger awards Thursday, recognizing the top offensive players at each position from both leagues.
In a surprising announcement, Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez won the award in two different categories – outfield and designated hitter – and is the first to do so in MLB history.
AL Catcher
Winner: Salvador Perez, Royals (2nd Silver Slugger)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 27 | .235/.274/.439 | .713 | 89 |
AL First Base
Winner: Jose Abreu, White Sox (2nd)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 22 | .265/.325/.473 | .798 | 114 |
AL Second Base
Winner: Jose Altuve, Astros (5th)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 13 | .316/.386/.451 | .837 | 135 |
AL Third Base
Winner: Jose Ramirez, Indians (2nd)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 39 | .270/.387/.552 | .939 | 146 |
AL Shortstop
Winner: Francisco Lindor, Indians (2nd)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 38 | .277/.352/.519 | .871 | 130 |
AL Outfielders
Winner: Mookie Betts, Red Sox (2nd)
Mike Trout, Angels (6th)
J.D. Martinez, Red Sox (2nd)
| PLAYER | GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | 136 | 32 | .346/.438/.640 | 1.078 | 185 |
| Mike Trout | 140 | 39 | .312/.460/.628 | 1.088 | 191 |
| J.D. Martinez | 150 | 43 | .330/.402/.629 | 1.031 | 170 |
AL Designated Hitter
Winner: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox (3rd, including 2018 award for OF)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 43 | .330/.402/.629 | 1.031 | 170 |
NL Catcher
Winner: J.T. Realmuto, Marlins (1st)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 21 | .277/.340/.484 | .825 | 126 |
NL First Base
Winner: Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks (4th)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 33 | .290/.389/.533 | .922 | 145 |
NL Second Base
Winner: Javier Baez, Cubs (1st)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 34 | .290/.326/.554 | .881 | 131 |
NL Third Base
Winner: Nolan Arenado, Rockies (4th)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 38 | .297/.374/.561 | .935 | 132 |
NL Shortstop
Winner: Trevor Story, Rockies (1st)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 37 | .291/.348/.567 | .914 | 127 |
NL Outfielders
Winner: Christian Yelich, Brewers (2nd)
David Peralta, Diamondbacks (1st)
Nick Markakis, Braves (1st)
| PLAYER | GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | 147 | 36 | .326/.402/.598 | 1.000 | 166 |
| David Peralta | 146 | 30 | .293/.352/.516 | .868 | 130 |
| Nick Markakis | 162 | 14 | .297/.366/.440 | .806 | 114 |
NL Pitcher
Winner: German Marquez, Rockies (1st)
| GP | HR | AVG/OBP/SLG | OPS | wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 1 | .300/.300/.350 | .650 | 60 |