A affiliate, the Louisville Bats, play at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville. The Louisville Slugger name is also attached to awards for top power-hitters at both the high school and college levels, and the Silver Slugger Award given annually to the Major League Baseball player with the best offensive output in each position. The Louisville Slugger Batting Champion award is given to the American Legion "player with the highest batting average during national competition." See also Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Bibliography References External links Bionic Gloves Wilson Sporting Goods Sporting goods manufacturers of the United States Companies based in Louisville, Kentucky Timber industry Baseball bats Manufacturing companies established in 1855 American companies established in 1855 1855 establishments in Kentucky 2015 mergers and acquisitions