The 1973 Silver Slugger awards were announced today.
In the SJL, among the first timers are Jacksonville starting pitcher Sam Pichardo and young Pittsburgh right fielder Bill Winchester, but oddly also Pittsburgh veteran third baseman Trevor Leach, who is a 6-time All-Star and one of the more consistently fine hitters in the league.
It was the second time winning the award for San Antonio second baseman Jared Hancock, Seattle shortstop Mike Silveira, and the league's breakout star of 1973, San Antonio left fielder Joe Brodeur.
Washington's center fielder Lazaro Lowndes has now won the award 3 times.
San Antonio's young superstar catcher Erik Buonopane has already won 4 at the tender age of 26.
And veteran Jacksonville superstar Jesus Casiano captures his 6th Silver Slugger.
There were also 3 first timers in the MGL: Charlotte starting pitcher Jalen Cotton, Brooklyn catcher Greg Boni, and L.A.'s veteran second baseman William Lara.
Baltimore first baseman Drew Johnson and Charlotte left fielder Cody Kane both won for the 2nd time.
Portland's dynamic 27-year old shortstop Chris Tobin won his 3rd.
Denver's veteran superstar outfielder Ryan Rodgers captured his 4th Silver Slugger.
And finally Phoenix' 31-year old slugging right fielder Ju-ao Ju and 37-year old Charlotte third baseman Jamison Bash both pick up their 5th Silver Slugger award.