Following up yesterday’s two Dodger Gold Glovers, we now also have two 2009 Silver Sluggers on the team! Congrats to Andre and Matty for the recognition on their breakout seasons.
“Ethier, Kemp claim Silver Slugger honors”
Outfielders Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier received honors Thursday as the best hitters at their positions, the first year since 1995 (Mike Piazza and Eric Karros) that the Dodgers had a pair of winners and the first time they’ve had two outfielders selected in the same season. It was the first such honor for each player.
Kemp’s mantle is getting crowded, as he also won his first Gold Glove Award on Wednesday. Catcher Russell Martin pulled off that double in 2007.