Knuckle Curve » nate mclouth http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve Major League Baseball News from Spring Training to the World Series Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:12:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 2008 Gold Glove Winners – National League http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/2008-gold-glove-winners-national-league/ http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/2008-gold-glove-winners-national-league/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:08:56 +0000 Stephen Kersey http://www.knucklecurve.com/2008-gold-glove-winners-national-league/ Post from: Knuckle Curve

]]> The National League had a youth movement of sorts when it came to the Gold Glove winners. Five of the players who won the 2008 Gold Glove award were first time winners. Here’s a complete list of the NL Gold Glove winners for 2008:

Pitcher – Greg Maddux, Los Angeles Dodgers – 18th Gold Glove
Catcher – Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals – 1st Gold Glove
First Baseman – Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego Padres – 1st Gold Glove
Second Baseman – Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds – 1st Gold Glove
Shortstop – Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies – 2nd Gold Glove
Third Baseman – David Wright, New York Mets – 2nd Gold Glove
Outfielder – Shane Victorino, Philadelphia Philles – 1st Gold Glove
Outfielder – Nate McLouth, Pittsburgh Pirates – 1st Gold Glove
Outfielder – Carlos Beltran, New York Mets – 2nd Gold Glove

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]]> Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
The Rangers acquired Josh Hamilton in the offseason from the Cincinnati Reds. Hamilton has been everything the Rangers could have hoped – and more. He’s currently hitting .290 with seven homers and 36 RBIs.
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Pat Burrell, Philadelphia Phillies
Pat Burrell has always had a lot of potential. This season, he might be finally figuring everything out. He has a career-high batting average of .305, a career-high on-base percentage of .432 and has nine homeruns and 30 RBIs.

Nate McLouth, Pittsburgh Pirates
This 26-year-old player has been a bit player for most of his big league career. The Pirates gave McLouth a chance to be an everyday player this season and he has responded fantastically. He’s hitting .324 with nine homers and 29 RBIs.

Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox
At 25, Carlos Quentin is taking advantage of his opportunity to be the everyday left fielder for the White Sox. He’s hitting .278 with eight dingers and 25 RBIs.

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