Originally published by DodgerBlue.com
The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the finalists in the National League for the first-ever Team Silver Slugger Award, joining the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres.
American League finalists for the 2023 Team Silver Slugger Award are the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays.
The Dodgers boast one of the best offenses in all of baseball, led by the dynamic duo of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, and a supporting cast that includes fellow 2023 All-Stars J.D. Martinez and Will Smith, along with Max Muncy, Jason Heyward, James Outman and others.
Entering play Tuesday, the Dodgers rank second in the NL with 32.6 offensive wins above replacement (WAR), behind only the Braves’ 37.8.
L.A. also ranks second in home runs (240), runs scored (869), RBI (842), walk percentage (10.3%), ISO (.200), on-base percentage (.339), slugging percentage (.456), wOBA (.341) and wRC+ (116); and fourth in batting average (.256).
This is the second consecutive year Louisville Slugger has expanded Silver Slugger Awards. In 2022, utility player awards were added to honor the top hitters who play multiple positions.
“Every year, there are a handful of teams in each league that are capable of hanging crooked numbers on a near-nightly basis and with the introduction of the Silver Slugger Team Award, these clubs will get their due alongside the standout individual offensive performers in the game,” Louisville Slugger marketing manager Jake Misener said in a statement.
“Being able to involve MLB fans across the country and giving them a voice just adds another layer of excitement to the continuing legacy of the Silver Slugger Award.”
How to vote Dodgers for Team Silver Slugger Award
Fan voting began Monday morning on MLB.com. Voting remains open until 8:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 1, the final day of the regular season.
Silver Slugger Team Award winners in the NL and AL will be revealed on MLB Network on November 9, along with the individual player awards.
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