Nearly every day, we see Javier Baez make some kind of incredible play at shortstop or second base. Whether it’s snagging a line drive, making an impossible catch on a popup, starting a double play no other middle infielder could, or making a no-look tag, Javy has worked hard to make himself one of the best defensive players in baseball.
Baseball Info Solutions, which publishes the Bill James Handbook every year, created the Fielding Bible Awards 12 years ago to honor the best-fielding player at each position, plus one for a multi-position player. 10 awards are given, not separated by league, just one per position.