LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann is among the 18 Major League Baseball players awarded a 2009 Silver Slugger Award for being the best offensive produces at their position and in their league.

McCann and Joe Mauer of the Twins collected their third Silver Slugger Awards as catchers. The rest of the honorees, as voted by managers and coaches:

American League: 1B — Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees; 2B — Aaron Hill, Toronto Blue Jays; 3B — Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays; SS — Derek Jeter, New York Yankees; OF — Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners; Jason Bay, Boston Red Sox; Torii Hunter, Los Angeles Angels; DH — Adam Lind, Toronto Blue Jays

National League: 1B — Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals; 2B — Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies; 3B — Ryan Zimmerman, Washington Nationals; SS — Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins; OF — Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers; Andre Ethier, Los Angeles Dodgers; Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers; P — Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs.