slugger

Example Sentences

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Mike Piazza, the slugger expensively coached from boyhood in the modern manner, saw “the silver spoons of his youth smelted into the first of ten consecutive Silver Slugger awards.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

As far back as the summer, the Dodgers were seen around the industry as a likely front-runner for the four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

But after using seven of his eight relievers the previous night, he had no choice but to leave Gonsolin in as the four-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger came to the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2025

Even if Mariners icon Ichiro presented centerfielder Julio Rodriguez his second consecutive Silver Slugger award.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2024

There is baseball paraphernalia all over the place: framed posters—all signed—tacked up on the slanted walls, a case full of plaques and trophies, and a rack of variously sized old-school Louisville Slugger bats.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone