Galvis’ defense Gold Glove-caliber

CHICAGO — In the second inning of Friday’s 6-2 loss to the Cubs, Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis ranged to his backhand side deep in the hole to field a Javier Baez grounder.

Galvis made the stop while running full speed — that was the easy part — then planted his right foot despite momentum taking him the other way. Galvis heaved a throw across the infield just in time to nail the speedy Baez.

Another out, another reminder Galvis continues to play Gold Glove-caliber defense in addition to the leadership and energy he has brought this season.

“He’s got one error, and he’s making every play there is,” manager Pete Mackanin said Saturday. “If he’s not the best shortstop in the league, I’d like to see the guy that’s playing as consistent defense as he is.”

The fielding metric UZR, or ultimate zone rating, is an all-encompassing measure of how well a player fields his position compared to other fielders, and the stat …

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