Posey has previously won the Silver Slugger four times (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017).Ĭrawford, also 34, put up the best numbers of his career at the plate across the board. All three finished the season with a lower OPS than Posey, giving the Giants catcher a good chance to take home the award. Realmuto (Phillies) and Omar Narvaez (Brewers) are the other finalists at catcher. Posey’s 18 home runs were the most he’s hit since 2015 (19) and more than he hit in 2018 and 19 combined. 499, his batting average and OPS the highest among major league catchers who appeared in at least 100 games.
Posey, 34, had his best season at the plate since winning MVP in 2012, looking reborn after opting out of 2020’s COVID shortened season. Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford are up for another award.Ī few days after being named as finalists for the Player’s Choice Comeback Player of the Year, the two veterans are also in the conversation to win the NL Silver Slugger at their respective positions.
