Asdrubal Cabrera didn't get the satisfaction of winning one of the league's Gold Glove awards earlier this week. The Cleveland Indians shortstop was able to win a different postseason award Wednesday night, however, as he was honored with a 2011 Silver Slugger.
Cabrera came into the season with just 18 career home runs, but he knocked 25 into the stands this season to set a new career high and win his first Silver Slugger. Aside from the home run numbers, the infielder posted a .273 batting average and .792 OPS while batting in 92 RBIs.
A fill list of this year's Silver Slugger award winners is included below.
David Ortiz and Atlanta's Brian McCann each picked up their fifth such honor." cellspacing="0">
| American League | |||
| Pos. | Player | Team | Silver Sluggers |
| 1B | Adrian Gonzalez | BOS | 1 |
| 2B | Robinson Cano | NYY | 3 |
| SS | Asdrubral Cabrera | CLE | 1 |
| 3B | Adrian Beltre | TEX | 3 |
| OF | Curtis Granderson | NYY | 1 |
| OF | Jose Bautista | TOR | 2 |
| OF | Jacoby Ellsbury | BOS | 1 |
| C | Alex Avila | DET | 1 |
| DH | David Ortiz | BOS | 5 |
| National League | |||
| Pos. | Player | Team | Silver Sluggers |
| 1B | Prince Fielder | MIL | 2 |
| 2B | Brandon Phillips | CIN | 1 |
| SS | Troy Tulowitzki | COL | 2 |
| 3B | Aramis Ramirez | CHC | 1 |
| OF | Ryan Braun | MIL | 4 |
| OF | Matt Kemp | LAD | 2 |
| OF | Justin Upton | ARI | 1 |
| C | Brian McCann | ATL | 5 |
| P | Daniel Hudson | ARI | 1 |