PHILADELPHIA St. Louis Cardinals Third baseman Nolan Arenado He became the fourth player in history to win 10 consecutive Rawlings Gold Gloves. The announcement of the baseball’s top fielding awards was made on ESPN2 on Tuesday before Game 3 of this World Series.
31-year-old Arenado has won the Gold Glove of the National League at third base in every one of his 10 seasons with the Major Leagues. This streak also ties with former players Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki, outfielder, is the longest-serving player in any position at the beginning of a professional career.
The only players with longer streaks were Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson (thirdbase, 16 consecutive Gold Gloves), and Ozzie Smith (1st base, 13 straight). They were also former Cardinals. New York Mets first baseman Keith Hernandez (11 straight).
Gold Gloves used to favor repeat winners. But this year’s honorees represented a season marked by unprecedented change. A record 14 players were awarded their first Gold Gloves. That includes all the American League winners.
The AL’s first timers are Cleveland Guardians The pitcher Shane Bieber, New York Yankees Catcher Jose Trevino, Toronto Blue Jays First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Guardians second baseman Andrew Gimenez, Baltimore Orioles Third baseman Ramon Urias, Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena, Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan, Guardians centre fielder Myles Straw Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker.
D.J., the Yankees’ only repeat winner in the AL, was it? LeMahieu, who is considered a utility player, was the AL’s only repeat winner.
There was a bit more familiarity among the Gold Glovers of Arenado on the National League side. Here are the first-time winners Arizona Diamondbacks First baseman Christian Walker, Colorado Rockies Brendan Rogers, Braves’ second baseman Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs Left fielder Ian Happ Cardinals utility players Brendan Donovan.
Philadelphia Phillies Catcher J.T. Realmuto He won his second Glove Glove and joined Houston’s Pena, Tucker in learning about their honor during their World Series contest.
Pena said, “It is a pretty cool time, for certain.”[Getting] Our teammates congratulated us. We all know that the main focus is on the game so we’re going enjoy it for a bit before moving onto the next phase.
Pena was joined by Kwan, Donovan and Donovan during their rookie seasons. This is another record. The 2020 season was the only time there were even two rookie Gold Glovers.Luis Robert Evan White).
Pena was a worthy successor to the Houston post in Houston, and he accepted the honor. Carlos CorreaThe award was won by Pena, last season. Pena was the first rookie shortstop ever to win a Gold Glove.
Pena stated, “I heard it today and I was shocked because I didn’t know it was a thing.” It’s quite cool.
San Diego Padres centerfielder Trent Grisham While Los Angeles Dodgers Right fielder of the year Mookie Betts His sixth Gold Glove was won. Atlanta Braves The pitcher Max Fried The third time he was recognized.