October 29, 200322 yr Mike Lowell won the Silver Slugger Award at 3B for the NL. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-s...ov=ap&type=lgns LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds won his 11th Silver Slugger award, given to the top offensive players at each position in both leagues. Three players on the Atlanta Braves were selected Wednedsay: outfielder Gary Sheffield, catcher Javy Lopez and pitcher Mike Hampton. Texas shortstop Alex Rodriguez was chosen for the seventh time and Boston outfielder Manny Ramirez for the sixth time. Five first-time winners were announced by Hillerich & Bradsby Co., maker of Louisville Sluggers, including Boston third baseman Bill Mueller, the AL batting champion. St. Louis outfielder Albert Pujols, the NL batting champion, won for the second time. Players were picked by major league managers and coaches based on their offensive performance. Managers and coaches were not allowed to vote for their own players. Selections were based on a combination of offensive statistics, such as batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage, as well as general impressions of a player's offensive value. Other AL winners were Toronto first baseman Carlos Delgado, Seattle second baseman Bret Boone, Anaheim outfielder Garret Anderson, Toronto outfielder Vernon Wells, New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Seattle designated hitter Edgar Martinez. Other NL winners were Colorado first baseman Todd Helton, Montreal second baseman Jose Vidro, St. Louis shortstop Edgar Renteria and Florida third baseman Mike Lowell. Lopez, Lowell, Vidro and Wells also were first-time winners.
October 29, 200322 yr I'm ignorant on this specific award. Is this an equivalent for offense to what a Gold Glove is for Defense?
October 29, 200322 yr I'm ignorant on this specific award. Is this an equivalent for offense to what a Gold Glove is for Defense? Winners receive the coveted Juicy Fruit 10-pak and a pat on the back from their local gas station attendant.
October 29, 200322 yr Another hurdle in the re-signing process. Congrats though Mike - you deserve it. ANd I hope now, there is more ammunition in the age old Rolen vs. Lowell argument. Like I said, give me Lowell any day...
October 30, 200322 yr Congrats the Mike Lowell. What a Season he had, Imagin the Numbers he would of put up if he played a full season! We need Lowell back next year, How many games did he win for us last year.....come back Mike
October 30, 200322 yr Another hurdle in the re-signing process. Congrats though Mike - you deserve it. ANd I hope now, there is more ammunition in the age old Rolen vs. Lowell argument. Like I said, give me Lowell any day... Rolen sucks!!! Lowell RULES!!!
October 30, 200322 yr Lowell holds his own against Rolen on defense too! No 3rd baseman in baseball holds their own against Rolen on defense.
October 30, 200322 yr Rolen is a better than Lowell at Defense but as a complete player i like Lowell. Specially now that he is beggining to hit good and get better. I cant wait to see Lowell This Upcoming season....
October 30, 200322 yr I am also happy for Todd Helton IMO it should have gone to THome but you can't complain about helton either
October 30, 200322 yr Yea Thome Had a very good season but he didnt get it because if that very Low Avg. he had. Helton had good power numbers and a good Batting Average.
October 30, 200322 yr Still Helton is a great hitter in that ballpark or not. He has proved it time and time. He is just an excellent hitter....
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