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Kiermaier eyes Gold Glove despite missed time
- Updated: September 30, 2016
CHICAGO — Kevin Kiermaier is the American League’s reigning Gold Glove winner in center field and hopes to make it two years in a row despite missing significant time due to a broken left hand.
“I would like think so,” Kiermaier said when asked if he thought he still had a chance to win the award. “It’s an award that means a lot to me. I feel like the time that I have been out on the field, I’m the best center fielder in the game. I firmly believe that. But at the same time, when I broke my hand, I know that missing an extended amount of time isn’t going to help my chances by any means. I hope my name is at least mentioned.”
According to FanGraphs, Kiermaier’s 24 Defensive Runs Saved (in 850 1/3 innings) as a center …
