Summary
Three Boston Red Sox players, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Carlos Narváez, have been named finalists for the Gold Glove award, acknowledging their excellent defensive performances this season. Despite the team having the most errors in the league, these players stood out for their defensive skills.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox had 116 errors, the most in the league this season.
- Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Carlos Narváez are Gold Glove finalists.
- Rafaela's defensive work included a +22 fielding run value, the second best in the MLB.
- Wilyer Abreu had an average arm strength of 94.2 mph, ranking 10th among all fielders.
- Carlos Narváez ranked high in several defensive statistics, including +10 defensive runs saved, tying for most among AL catchers.
- This could be Rafaela's and Narváez’s first Gold Glove win, whereas Abreu could win for the second time.
- The Red Sox's defense had inconsistent performances, indicating room for improvement next season.
