On Thursday, Louisville Slugger announced that second baseman Jose Altuve and outfielder George Springer won Silver Slugger Awards as the top offensive players in their respective positions in the American League.
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Altuve and Springer are the first pair of Astros to win the award since 1999, the team announced.
Springer, the World Series MVP, is a first-time winner of the award after hitting .283, scoring 112 runs and hitting 34 homers during the regular season. With Springer's popularity, a petition has been started to name a street in New Britain, Connecticut after the Astros slugger.
This year's Silver Slugger Award marks the fourth for Altuve.
Last night, Altuve took home a pair of Players Choice Awards after being named the MLB Player of the Year and the AL Most Outstanding Player.
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Altuve remains a finalist for the BBWAA AL Most Valuable Player Award, which will be announced Nov. 16.
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