Brandon Lowe Named Finalist for NL Silver Slugger Award

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe has been named a finalist for the National League Silver Slugger award following a standout first season with the club. Lowe slashed .260/.331/.493 with 35 home runs and 96 RBIs in 150 games. His 33 home runs as a second baseman set a Pirates franchise single-season record, while he also led all MLB second basemen in home runs, slugging, and OPS (.824). Additionally a Gold Glove finalist, Lowe received a $23.15 million qualifying offer from Pittsburgh.