Golden Boys

by baseballdailymiscellany

The Gold Glove is awarded at the end of each Major League season to the player in each of the nine fielding positions to have the most superior individual fielding performance. In total eighteen are awarded as there are separate awards for the American and National League. Three are awarded in each league for the outfield positions but they do not differentiate between right, centre or left field. The most won in each position are as follows:

 

Position Player(s) Gold Gloves
Pitcher Greg Maddux 17
Catcher Ivan Rodriguez 13
First Base Keith Hernandez 11
Second Base Roberto Alomar 10
Shortstop Ozzie Smith 13
Third Base Brooks Robinson 16
Outfield Willie Mays
Roberto Clemente		 12

“I could field as long as I can remember, but hitting has been a struggle all my life” Brooks Robinson.