¡Las Big leagues They are closer to recognizing the best players when it comes to fielding! Major League Baseball announced the nominees for the Gold Glove 2023in which the most outstanding defensive major leaguers are recognized.
The center fielder Alek Thomas (Arizona Diamondbacks) and the pitcher Taijuan Walker (Philadelphia Phillies), who face each other in the National League Championship Series this year, compete for the award in their respective positions on the old circuit; Also, the catcher Alejandro Kirk (Toronto Blue Jays) and the right fielder Alex Verdugo (Boston Red Sox) are among the finalists for the Liga Americana.
In 117 games, Thomas He played in 920 complete innings, with 285 total opportunities, 278 putouts, five assists, 0.993 fielding percentage, two errors, four double plays, 2.77 range factor and 0.8 defensive wins above replacement. The list of center fielders is completed by Brenton Doyle of Colorado Rockies and Michael Harris II from Atlanta Braves; They are also Ian Happ (Chicago Cubs), David Peralta (Los Angeles Dodgers) y Eddie Rosario (Atlanta Braves) in the left field; with Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers), Fernando Tatis Jr. (San Diego Padres) and Lane Thomas (Washington Nationals) as patrollers on the right.
With 31 games played, Walker He achieved 173 complete innings, with 33 total opportunities, 10 putouts, 23 assists, 1.000 in fielding percentage, no errors, one double play and 1.72 range factor. He is on the shortlist along with Jesus Luzardo (Miami Marlins) and his Phillies teammate, Zach Wheeler.
In the young circuit, Kirk He had 99 games and finished with 775 complete innings, with 871 total opportunities, 829 putouts, 36 assists, 0.993 fielding percentage, six errors, three double plays, 10.05 range factor and 1.7 defensive wins above replacement. Compete against Johan Heim (Texas Rangers) y Justice Rutschman (Baltimore Orioles).
In addition, Verdugo He played in 140 games, 135 starts and finished with 1,170 complete innings, with 308 total opportunities, 293 put outs, 12 assists, 0.990 fielding percentage, three errors, four double plays, 2.35 range factor and 0.5 wins. defensive over replacement. In right field, they are also nominated Adol García (Texas Rangers) y Kyle Tucker (Houston Astros); con Austin Hays (Baltimore Orioles), Steve Kwan (Cleveland Guardians) y Daulton Varsho (Toronto Blue Jays) in left field; in addition to Kevin Kiermaier (Toronto Blue Jays), Luis Robert Jr. (Chicago White Sox) y Julio Rodríguez (Seattle Mariners) in center.
It should be noted that the delivery of Glove of gold recognizes the three best outfielders in general, without considering whether they play on the left, center or right, so Thomas y Verdugo They will compete against eight others for the position. Winners will be revealed next November 5th.
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2023-10-18 21:00:51
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