For years, Jimmy Rollins has been one of the best defensive shortstops in the National League. And, for years, he has watched as Omar Vizquel, Edgar Renteria, or someone else won the Gold Glove Award.No more.
Rollins and center fielder Aaron Rowand were named today as NL Gold Glove winners, marking the first time the Phils have had multiple Gold Glove winners since 1982 (Garry Maddox, Mike Schmidt, Manny Trillo). NL managers and coaches vote for the award each year.
Rollins, who likely edged Vizquel and Rockies rookie Troy Tulowitzki, made 11 errors in 717 chances, ranked third among NL shortstops with a .985 fielding percentage, started every game and played all but 17 innings. Rowand, meanwhile, made only two errors in 405 chances and led NL center fielders with 11 assists.
Here's the full list of winners:
National League: C- Russell Martin, Dodgers; 1B- Derrek Lee, Cubs; 2B- Orlando Hudson, Diamondbacks; SS- Jimmy Rollins, Phillies; 3B- David Wright, Mets; OF- Carlos Beltran, Mets; OF- Andruw Jones, Braves; OF- Jeff Francoeur, Braves; OF- Aaron Rowand, Phillies; P- Greg Maddux, Padres.
American League: C- Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers; 1B- Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox; 2B- Placido Polanco, Tigers; SS- Orlando Cabrera, Angels; 3B- Adrian Beltre, Mariners; OF- Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners; OF- Torii Hunter, Twins; OF- Grady Sizemore, Indians; P- Johan Santana, Twins.
Trivia question: Rollins is the fourth Phillies shortstop to win the Gold Glove. Can you name the other three? Answer later this week.
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