Harper, Trout highlight 2015 Silver Sluggers

Washington Nationals phenom Bryce Harper took home the first Silver Slugger award of his brief but illustrious career Thursday, while reigning American League MVP Mike Trout landed his fourth in as many years to highlight the 18 players recognized as the best hitter at their respective positions in 2015.

Half of the players honored Thursday were named Silver Sluggers for the first time, while Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera and New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann each received the award for the sixth time, the most among this year's recipients.

AL Catcher - Brian McCann, New York Yankees (6th)

AL 1st Baseman - Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers (6th)

AL 2nd Baseman - Jose Altuve, Houston Astros (2nd)

AL 3rd Baseman - Josh Donaldson, Toronto Blue Jays (1st)

AL Shortstop - Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox (1st)

AL Outfielders - Nelson Cruz, Seattle Mariners (1st); J.D. Martinez, Detroit Tigers (1st); Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (4th)

AL Designated Hitter - Kendrys Morales, Kansas City Royals (1st)

NL Catcher - Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants (3rd)

NL 1st Baseman - Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks (2nd)

NL 2nd Baseman - Dee Gordon, Miami Marlins (1st)

NL 3rd Baseman - Nolan Arenado, Colorado Rockies (1st)

NL Shortstop - Brandon Crawford, San Francisco Giants (1st)

NL Outfielders - Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies (2nd); Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals (1st); Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates (4th)

NL Pitcher - Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants (2nd)