For the third year in a row, Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons was a unanimous selection as the best defensive player at his position in the major leagues.
Simmons, who turned 26 in September, has not only won the prestigious award in each of his three full seasons in the majors, he’s been named atop the ballots of all 12 panel members who voted each year. who vote each year. The San Francisco Giants’ Brandon Crawford was second on every ballot this year.
Simmons is also one of three finalists for the National League shortstop Gold Glove Award, which will be announced Nov.