Sammy Sosa won his sixth Silver Slugger award Tuesday, given by Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the maker of Louisville Slugger bats. The awards honor the best offensive players at each position in each league, as voted on by major league managers and coaches.
2002 Sammy Sosa
Batting: .308
HR: 49
RBI: 108
Slugging: .594
National Pos. TEAM
Todd Helton 1B Colorado
Jeff Kent 2B San Fran.
Edgar Renteria SS St. Louis
Scott Rolen 3B St. Louis
Barry Bonds OF San Fran.
Sammy Sosa OF Cubs
Vlad Guerrero OF Montreal
Mike Piazza C New York
Mike Hampton P Colorado
American Pos. TEAM
Jason Giambi 1B New York
Alfonso Soriano 2B New York
Alex Rodriguez SS Texas
Eric Chavez 3B Oakland
Magglio Ordonez OF Sox
Bernie Williams OF New York
Garret Anderson OF Anaheim
Jorge Posada C New York
Manny Ramirez DH Boston
2002 Magglio Ordonez
Batting: .320
HR: 38
RBI: 135
Slugging: .597
