Kelly Wayne Gruber is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) third baseman. He played for the Toronto Blue Jays and California Angels from 1984 to 1993. He was a two-time MLB All-Star and won a Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award in 1990.
Gruber in 1992
The Silver Slugger Award has been awarded annually since 1980 to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League, as determined by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball.
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo holds Ryan Zimmerman's Silver Slugger Award.
Barry Bonds (in white uniform) has won the most Silver Slugger Awards of any player, 12.