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Milwaukee Brewers: 2018 First half team awards

By Brian Sampson

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 14: Manager Craig Counsell #30 of the Milwaukee Brewers talks with the press prior to a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 14: Manager Craig Counsell #30 of the Milwaukee Brewers talks with the press prior to a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – MAY 27: Lorenzo Cain #6, Jesus Aguilar #24, and Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after Aguilar hit a home run in the third inning against the New York Mets at Miller Park on May 27, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – MAY 27: Lorenzo Cain #6, Jesus Aguilar #24, and Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate after Aguilar hit a home run in the third inning against the New York Mets at Miller Park on May 27, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Silver Slugger: Jesus Aguilar

Due to the number of hitters who are struggling in Milwaukee’s offense, there are even more limited candidates for the Silver Slugger award. Perhaps, the only three players who can make a true case are Yelich, Cain and Jesus Aguilar.

Yelich and Cain have done a great job of setting the table consistently at the top of the lineup. They always seem to get on base, but often get stranded due to the lack of production behind them. Although they have been good this season, they haven’t been consistently great like Aguilar has been.

Aguilar entered the season as the third string first baseman. However, he’s earned his spot in the everyday lineup and was selected to his first All-Star game on the final fan vote. Of the regular starters, he has the highest batting average (.298), slugging percentage (.621) and Ops (.995). Oh, and he also leads the team in home runs (24) and RBIs (70). That about wraps up his case for the Silver Slugger award. What else do you need?

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