SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Royals catcher Salvador Perez, one of the best defensive catchers in Major League Baseball, continues to be recognized for it.
Perez won his fourth straight American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Tuesday night.
Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer, who had won three straight Gold Gloves, was a finalist, but did not win. Alex Gordon, nominated for the sixth straight year, also did not win. Gordon has four Gold Gloves.
"Salvy is the best in our league," Royals manager Ned Yost said late last season. "And he continues to improve.