October 27, 2022, 11:24 AM
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., shortstop Bo Bichette, catcher Alejando Kirk, third baseman Matt Chapman and outfielders George Springer and Teoscar Hernandez are finalists for Silver Slugger Awards for the 2022 season, the team announced Thursday.
MLB managers and coaches vote on the awards, given annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League.
Springer is a finalist as an outfielder and DH.
Guerrero captured an award in 2021, while Hernandez took it in 2020 and ’21.
Springer won the award twice as a Houston Astro in 2017 and ’19.