Ichiro, Hunter Win Ninth Gold Gloves
November 10, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Baseball
The American League Gold Glove winners were announced on Tuesday with Ichiro Suzuki of the Mariners and Torii Hunter of the Angels capturing their ninth consecutive outfield awards. Baltimore center fielder Adam Jones completed the outfielders and was one of three newcomers on this year’s squad. The other newcomers were White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle and Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria.
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A familiar face was back in the mix too. 35-year-old Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter became the second-oldest player honored at the position. This was Jeter’s fourth Gold Glove award and his first since 2006. Jeter committed only eight errors in 554 chances on the season. The league’s other eight shortstops with more than 500 chances averaged 17 errors.
The other 2009 AL Gold Glove Winners included Twins catcher Joe Mauer, Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira and Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco.
