DETROIT — Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene and utility man Zach McKinstry were honored with Silver Slugger Awards on Friday night.
It was the first such prize for either player and the first time a Tiger had won the award in nearly a decade.
Greene, 25, hit 36 home runs (fifth most in the American League) and drove in 111 runs (fourth). He’s the first Tigers outfielder to win a Silver Slugger since J.D. Martinez in 2015.
McKinstry, 30, had the best season of his career, posting a .771 OPS (113 OPS+) in 511 plate appearances. He had 12 home runs, 23 doubles, 11 triples and 19 stolen bases while starting games at second base, third base, shortstop and both corner outfield spots.
The Silver Slugger Award, presented by Louisville Slugger, recognizes the top offensive performers in each league. MLB managers and coaches vote to select one winner at every position, including three outfielders and one utility player.
The last Tiger to win the award before this year was Miguel Cabrera in 2016.
First baseman Spencer Torkelson was a finalist in 2023. Greene and second baseman Colt Keith were finalists in 2024
Evan Woodbery has covered the Detroit Tigers and Major League Baseball for MLive.com since 2016. He has previously covered the Saints/NFL for The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com; University of Tennessee athletics for…
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