Major League Baseball's award season kicked off Thursday with the announcement of the Silver Slugger winners in the American and National Leagues.
The awards are voted on by managers and coaches from all 30 teams, with one winner from all five infield positions, three outfielders, a designated hitter and utility player.
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge captured his second straight Silver Slugger award and third overall. He was joined by fellow AL winners Mike Trout (OF), Xander Bogaerts (shortstop) and Yordan Alvarez (DH).
NL MVP finalists and St. Louis Cardinals teammates Paul Goldschmidt (first base) and Nolan Arenado (third base) led the winners for the Senior Circuit.