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Brian McCann Wins the Silver Slugger Award

It looks as though our catcher, Brian McCann, has won his second Silver Slugger award as the best hitting catcher in the National League. Here is my article on him winning in 2006. Here are McCann's stats this year:


G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 - Brian McCann 145 509 68 153 42 1 23 87 57 64 5 0 .301 .373 .523

The complete list of 2008 Silver Slugger Award winners:

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Catcher: Joe Mauer, Twins
First base: Justin Morneau, Twins
Second base: Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox
Third base: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
Shortstop: Derek Jeter, Yankees
Outfield: Josh Hamilton, Rangers
Outfield: Carlos Quentin, White Sox
Outfield: Grady Sizemore, Indians
Designated hitter: Aubrey Huff, Orioles

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Catcher: Brian McCann, Braves
First base: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
Second base: Chase Utley, Phillies
Third base: David Wright, Mets
Shortstop: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
Outfield: Ryan Braun, Brewers
Outfield: Matt Holliday, Rockies
Outfield: Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals
Pitcher: Carlos Zambrano, Cubs

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