The Mariners’ best hitter in 2017 picked up some deserved honors on Thursday. Designated hitter Nelson Cruz received the Silver Slugger Award for designated hitter. It’s the second time he’s received the honor. The previous time came in 2015. The winners were announced on MLB Network.
The awards, which are sponsored by Louisville Slugger, are voted on by managers and coaches around Major League Baseball. Per the press release, they select the players that are “the best offensive producers at each position in the American and National Leagues. Selections are based on a combination of offensive statistics, including batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage, as well as the managers’ and coaches’ general impressions of a player’s overall offensive value.