Each year, the Silver Slugger Award is given to the best offensive player at each position in each league, as voted on by players and managers who are unable to pick players on their own team.
The finalists were revealed on Oct. 25, setting the stage for the winners to be announced on MLB Network at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 11.
Before the winners are named, let's take a deep dive into the offensive numbers for each player and pick the most deserving winner among the finalists.
The advanced metrics Offensive Rating (OFF) and Weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+), along with extra-base hits and home run totals, are the main statistics we used to determine our pick and are referenced throughout this article.