Originally published by DodgerBlue.com
With the 2020 Major League Baseball season in the rearview after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, the offseason is now officially underway.
That not only means that free agency is taking place, but it also MLB’s award season. One of those is the annual Silver Slugger Award and the winners were announced this past week.
The Silver Slugger is handed out to the top offensive player at each position in both the National League and American League. Among the recipients was Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts, who had an outstanding first season with the team.
Betts was also recently named one of the three finalists for NL MVP due to his contributions on both sides of the ball. Betts was already recognized for his defense, winning his fifth career Gold Glove award, and now he is awarded his fourth career Silver Slugger for his offensive contributions.
In 55 games, Betts hit .292/.366/.562 with 16 home runs, 39 RBI, 47 runs scored and 10 stolen bases, catalyzing a Dodgers lineup that was the best in baseball.
Betts was the only Dodger to take home a Silver Slugger, although Corey Seager also had to have received some consideration after batting .307/.358/.585 with 15 home runs and 41 RBI.
He wound up losing out to San Diego Padres breakout star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., who hit .277/.366/.571 with 17 home runs and 45 RBI.
Complete list of 2020 MLB Silver Slugger Award winners
Outfield
AL winners:
Teoscar Hernandez, Toronto Blue Jays
Eloy Jimenez, Chicago White Sox
Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
NL winners:
Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves
Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
Juan Soto, Washington Nationals
First Base
AL winner: Jose Abreu, Chicago White Sox
NL winner: Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves
Second Base
NL winner: Donovan Solano, San Francisco Giants
AL winner: DJ LeMahieu, New York Yankees
Shortstop
AL winner: Tim Anderson, Chicago White Sox
NL winner: Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
Third Base
NL winner: Manny Machado, San Diego Padres
AL winner: Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Indians
Catcher
AL winner: Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
NL winner: Travis d’Arnaud, Atlanta Braves
Designated Hitter
AL Winner: Nelson Cruz, Minnesota Twins
NL Winner: Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves
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