Louisville Slugger, a baseball equipment maker, named outfielder Yordan Alvarez a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award at designated hitter on Thursday. The company also named the Houston Astros a finalist for the Silver Slugger Team Award.
The Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards were established in 1980 and honor the top offensive players in both the American and National Leagues. The winners will be announced Tuesday, Nov. 17, on MLB Network.