Rays' Chandler Simpson Named Silver Slugger Finalist

Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is an American League outfield finalist for a Silver Slugger Award, as announced by Louisville Slugger. Winners will be revealed on November 17.

Chandler Simpson (file photo)
File photo: Chandler Simpson. Raysfanjake1984 / Wikimedia Commons · Photo source

Simpson's .306 batting average was fourth-highest among qualified hitters, and he recorded 46 stolen bases, the second-most in baseball. He also had the second-lowest strikeout rate among qualifiers at 7.8%.