Summary
Two St. Louis Cardinals players, Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson, are finalists for the Silver Slugger award in the National League. The award is for utility players, which are players who can play multiple positions on the field. Both players had strong seasons, contributing significantly to the team, with Burleson leading in most statistical categories.
Key Facts
- Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson from the St. Louis Cardinals are Silver Slugger finalists.
- They are competing for the award in the utility player category in the National League.
- Jake Cronenworth is considered their main competition for the award.
- Alec Burleson led the finalists in most statistics except wins above replacement and on-base percentage.
- Burleson had a batting average of .290 and hit 18 home runs in 139 games this season.
- Brendan Donovan had a batting average of .287 and made his first All-Star appearance.
- Both players are viewed positively by the Cardinals' management for their performances this season.
