HOUSTON, TX - Louisville Slugger announced today that Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker won his first career American League Silver Slugger Award.
Tucker, 26, led the American League with a career-high 112 RBI and batted .284 (163x574) with 97 runs scored, 37 doubles, 29 home runs, 30 stolen bases, 80 walks and an .886 OPS in 157 games. He was one of three AL players with at least 29 home runs and 29 stolen bases. Tucker ranked first in OPS, first in walks, fourth in home runs and tied for fourth in doubles among AL outfielders. Tucker was also selected to his second consecutive All-Star Game this season. He was the third player in Astros history to lead their league in RBI, along with OF Lance Berkman (128 RBI in 2002) and IF Jeff Bagwell (116 RBI in 1994).
The Astros now have 14 Silver Slugger Award winners in their franchise history: 2B Jose Altuve (2014-18, 2022), DH Yordan Alvarez (2022), 3B Alex Bregman (2019), OF George Springer (2017, 2019), OF Carlos Lee (2007), 3B Morgan Ensberg (2005), LHP Mike Hampton (1999), OF Moises Alou (1998), 1B Jeff Bagwell (1994, 1997, 1999), Craig Biggio (catcher in 1989, second baseman in 1994-95, 1997-98), OF Glenn Davis (1986), OF José Cruz (1983-84), SS Dickie Thon (1983) and Tucker.
Tucker is joined by Luis Robert Jr. (CWS) and Julio Rodríguez (SEA) as fellow AL Silver Slugger Award winners at the outfield spots.
Established in 1980, the Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards honor the best offensive producers at each position in both the American and National Leagues.
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