Lindor, Davis take home MLB Awards

NEW YORK — Cleveland Indians Francisco Lindor and Rajai Davis were dressed to the nines to claim two awards at the Esurance MLB Awards reception at New York City’s Chelsea Market on Thursday night.

Lindor sported a red plaid bow tie as he claimed the award for Best Defensive Player. Davis, in a teal-blue suit, took home the award for Best Postseason Moment — his World Series Game 7 game-tying home run off of Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman.

Lindor bested Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts, Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton and Cubs shortstop Addison Russell for the award.

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“Best Defensive Player was a difficult category for me to judge with the five candidates,” said MLB Network analyst Scott Braun. “Ultimately, Lindor provided the blend I was looking for: consistency, defensive metrics and passing the eye test with the way he made the improbable look easily doable.”

Lindor was quick to give credit to all those who helped him, including the fans who voted for him to win the award.

“I take a lot of pride in this,” Lindor said. “My pops, my brother and my cousin, they have helped me so much, and this award is an honor and a blessing. I play for the fans and the city of Cleveland and for Puerto Rico and my family, and I thank them. When we play the games, we try to put on a show for them so they can enjoy everything, and it’s pretty cool having them vote me into this award.”

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