Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros has earned the American League Silver Slugger award for second base for the seventh time in his career, tying Ryne Sandberg for the most by a second baseman.
At 34, Altuve achieved a notable 20-20 season, hitting 31 home runs and stealing 22 bases, despite also recording a career-high in strikeouts. His performance included a .295 batting average and a .790 OPS, marking a significant season for the veteran player.