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Silver Slugger Award. Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo holds Ryan Zimmerman's Silver Slugger Award. The Silver Slugger Award is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League, as determined by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
The Royals, who were one game away from winning the World Series, were rewarded for their regular-season efforts with three Gold Gloves. Left fielder Alex Gordon (fourth win), first baseman Eric Hosmer (second) and catcher Salvador Perez (second) all took home the award.