Andrew McCutchen

NEW YORK — World Series MVP David Ortiz has won his sixth Silver Slugger award as the top designated hitter in voting by major league managers and coaches.

Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, Detroit third baseman Miguel Cabrera and Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer each were selected for the fifth time.

Silver Slugger awards are given to the top offensive player at each position in the American and National Leagues. They were handed out Wednesday night on the MLB Network.

Nine of the 18 recipients were first-time winners.

The Orioles led all teams with three winners: Outfielder Adam Jones and shortstop J.J. Hardy joined Chris Davis in being picked for the first time.

First-time selectee Pedro Alvarez (third base) was joined by Pirates teammate Andrew McCutchen. The star outfielder won his second prize.

St. Louis’ Yadier Molina (catcher) and Matt Carpenter (second base) received their first Silver Sluggers.

The Tigers’ Torii Hunter (outfield) got his second.

Washington’s Ian Desmond (shortstop), Cincinnati’s Jay Bruce (outfield) and the Angels’ Mike Trout (outfield) each earned their second straight Silver Slugger.