Players not yet eligible for the HOF

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Svabinsky78

The Gold Glove Award is the award given annually to players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position. Winners are determined from voting by the managers and coaches in each league, many of whom have done X, know the game in and out, and can appreciate the difficulty, challenges, etc. of each position, including 1st base. Yes, a first baseman may not get as many line drives or pop ups like a SS or outfielder respectively but it's still challenging to play that position well in the pros and requires lots of skill and concentration.

A person who was recognized by the league's coaches and managers 11 times during his 16 year career, of which not all 16 years were full seasons for him, for his position play, is a MAJOR accomplishment.

Didn't Palmeiro win a GG in a year he played fewer than 50 games at 1B?

[cgjackson222]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Didn't Palmeiro win a GG in a year he played fewer than 50 games at 1B?

In 1999 Palmeiro played 128 games at DH and only 28 at 1B and won the Gold Glove at 1B. He had 13 assists as a 1B.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

In 1999 Palmeiro played 128 games at DH and only 28 at 1B and won the Gold Glove at 1B. He had 13 assists as a 1B.

Obviously the voters for this award are very informed.