SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres hit a triple as Major League Baseball's awards season continues. Juan Soto, Josh Bell and Brandon Drury all earned Silver Slugger awards, the MLB announced on Thursday.
Soto was one of three National League outfielders selected, the other two being Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber and Los Angeles' Mookie Betts. Bell was the NL designated hitter chosen for the honor. Meanwhile, Brandon Drury is the inaugural utility player to win the Silver Slugger in the NL. The MLB added a utility category for both the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards for the 2022 season.This is the third season in a row Soto has won the award. Bell and Drury received the honor for the first time in their careers.
MLB managers and coaches vote for the Silver Sluggers based on stats and their general impressions of a player's offensive value. The awards go to one player apiece in each league at every infield position, catcher, DH and three outfielders.The Friar faithful are hoping for one last major award to add to the trophy case this offseason: Third baseman Manny Machado is a finalist for the NL Most Valuable Player Award.
What about Manny
BenHigginsSD Too bad more of what got them the honor wasn’t done for the Padres