Tag Archive | Batting average

Jeter and Cano win 2012 Silver Slugger Awards

Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano earned some postseason hardware on Thursday, winning the 2012 Silver Slugger Award, which is given to the best offensive player at each position. Jeter wins his fifth award while Cano won it for the third straight season (fourth overall).  Jeter ended the 2012 regular season with a .315 batting average, […]

Tyler Austin named MiLB Breakout Prospect of the Year

It was announced by Minor League Baseball that Yankees Prospect Tyler Austin has been voted on by the fans as the Breakout Prospect of the Year. Austin who began the 2012 season with the Single-A Charleston RiverDogs, where he played 70 games and hit for a .320 batting average, recording 54 RBI’s, 22 doubles, 14 homers, […]