A powerful offense and star-studded pitching staff receive the bulk of the credit but we can’t forget about the defense. The Boston Red Sox fielded a solid defensive team on their way to winning a World Series this season and a few of their players are being recognized for that glove work.
Second baseman Ian Kinsler, center fielder Jackie Bradley, and right fielder Mookie Betts have been named Gold Glove Award receipts at their respective positions.
First baseman Mitch Moreland and left fielder Andrew Benintendi were nominated but lost out to Oakland’s Matt Olson and Kansas City’s Alex Gordon.