News - Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Veteran outfielders Ichiro Suzuki and Torii Hunter captured their eighth straight Gold Glove Awards when the American League winners were announced Thursday.
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Outfielders Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners and Torii Hunter of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim each won their eighth consecutive Gold Glove Award on Thursday, when the American League winners were announced.
By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK - Greg Maddux has become a constant in an era of change. The slick-fielding pitcher won his 16th Gold Glove on Friday, tying the record shared by pitcher Jim Kaat and third baseman Brooks Robinson. "I'm honored," Maddux said in a statement. "I take great pride in my fielding.
ST. LOUIS - Greg Maddux won his 14th Gold Glove award Wednesday and three members of the NL champion St. Louis Cardinals were honored as the top-fielding players at their positions. Maddux had won 13 in a row, a record among NL pitchers, before Atlanta's Mike Hampton replaced him in 2003.
NEW YORK - Derek Jeter's diving grab caught the attention of all of baseball and perhaps earned him his first American League Gold Glove.
