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Bruce has 29 homers this season

Major League Baseball named it's Silver Slugger Award winners on Wednesday, honoring the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League.

Several Major League Baseball players are having breakout seasons, this year, and helping their teams exceed expectations, in the process. Former MLB GM, Jim Bowden, now with espn.com, gives his list of breakout players, below.