Kim Ha-seong (28, San Diego Padres), who was a finalist in two Gold Glove categories for his excellent defense, missed out on one defense-related award.토스카지노
Sports Information Solutions (SIS) announced the winners of the 2023 Fielding Bible Awards on the 27th (Korean time). An award given to the player with the best defense in a season.
The Cleveland Guardians’ Andres Jimenez won the second baseman category, where Kim Ha-seong mainly played. The honor of winning the first Fielding Bible Award.
Regarding Jimenez’s award, SIS said, “He recorded +23 in DRS (Defensive Runs Saved), the highest among second basemen this season.”
In addition, Jimenez was the only major league infielder this season who showed a play that blocked more than 10 runs on his left and right sides.”
Ha-Seong Kim ranked 5th in this announcement, following Jimenez, Marcus Simeon, Nico Horner, and Bryson Stutt. He wasn’t even the best in the National League.
In other words, this means that Ha-seong Kim may have difficulty winning the Gold Glove. Because he was also rated third in the National League.
Additionally, in the utility category, where Ha-Seong Kim was nominated for the Gold Glove, Mookie Betts was honored with the award. Betts played right field, second base, and shortstop this season.
In addition, pitcher Zack Greinke, catcher Gabriel Moreno, first baseman Christian Walker, third baseman Brian Hayes, shortstop Dansby Swanson, left fielder Stephen Kwan, center fielder Kevin Kiermaier, and right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. were rated the best.
In addition, Hayes in the third baseman category was honored with the Fielding Bible Awards’ Player of the Year award, which is given to the best defender across all positions.