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Two Guards Named 2024 AL Silver Slugger Award Finalists
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Two Guards Named 2024 AL Silver Slugger Award Finalists

sunday night, Cleveland Guards received a pair of individual defensive awards as a second baseman Andrés Gimenez and left fielder Steven Kwan each won their third consecutive American League Gold Glove Award.

Now Cleveland also has a chance to bring home a pair of individual offensive awards.

On Monday, Major League Baseball announced he is the third goalkeeper José Ramírez and first goalkeeper Josh Naylor They have been named finalists for the 2024 American League Silver Slugger Award.

Ramírez had an offensive season this year this was the first of its kind in MLB history. The 32-year-old led MLB third basemen in hits (173), runs (114), total bases (333), home runs (39), RBI (118), stolen bases (41), slugging percentage (.537) and His OPS (.872) also leads qualified MLB third basemen in fewest strikeouts (82). He also led AL third basemen in batting average (.279) and doubles (39).

He agrees too. Rafael Devers between Boston Red Sox And Alex Bregman between Houston Astros as finalists for AL third baseman honors. Ramírez is seeking his fifth career Silver Slugger Award.

Two baseball players celebrate while wearing red jerseys, white pants and dark blue batting helmets.

June 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (22) celebrates with third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Naylor had one of the best offensive seasons of his career. The 27-year-old had 31 home runs (most among AL first basemen), 108 RBI (most among MLB first basemen), 257 total bases (second among AL first basemen), 84 runs batted in (second among AL first basemen) and 58 walks, all career highs . He also ranked fourth among AL first basemen with 137 strikeouts.

He agrees too. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. between Toronto Blue Jays And Carlos Santana between Minnesota Twins as finalists for AL first baseman honors. Naylor is seeking his first career Silver Slugger Award.

Winners will be announced On Tuesday, November 12 at 18:00 on MLB Network.