Beltre & Napoli Among Gold Glove Finalists
By: Josh Clark
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DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - Adrian Beltre and Mike Napoli have been named one of three finalists at their respective positions for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
The Gold Glove is given to the best defensive player at each of the 9 positions in both the American and National Leagues.
Beltre is a four-time Gold Glove winner. The last time he won was in 2012. Napoli has never won the award as a catcher or a first baseman.
Here are the nominees for the American League. To see the National League head over to CBS Sports.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Pitcher
Mark Buehrle, Blue Jays
Sonny Gray, Athletics
Dallas Keuchel, Astros
Catcher
Jason Castro, Astros
Russell Martin, Blue Jays
Salvador Perez, Royals
First Base
Eric Hosmer, Royals
Mike Napoli, Rangers
Mark Teixeira, Yankees
Second Base
Jose Altuve, Astros
Brian Dozier, Twins
Ian Kinsler, Tigers
Third Base
Adrian Beltre, Rangers
Manny Machado, Orioles
Evan Longoria, Rays
Shortstop
Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox
Alcides Escobar, Royals
Didi Gregorious, Yankees
Left Field
Yoenis Cespedes, Tigers (he's now with the Mets, of course)
Brett Gardner, Yankees
Alex Gordon, Royals
Center Field
Kevin Kiermaier, Rays
Kevin Pillar, Blue Jays
Mike Trout, Angels
Right Field
Kole Calhoun, Angels
J.D. Martinez, Tigers
Josh Reddick, Athletics
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