“I have to thank my trainers for helping me, on and off the field. Rockies Mailbag: Looking forward at Nolan Arenado, hands-on owner Dick Monfort, bullpen woes and more This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Let's goooo! Why have models of Colorado’s coronavirus trajectory been off? Arenado, who won out over the Nationals’ Anthony Rendon and Josh Donaldson of the Braves, began his streak for National League third basemen in his 2013 rookie season, when he made his major league debut April 28. DENVER -- No third baseman in history has gloved as much gold as quickly as the Rockies' Nolan Arenado.Arenado on Tuesday became the first third baseman in history -- and the first National Leaguer at any position -- to earn Rawlings Gold Glove Awards his first four seasons in the. The deal enables Arenado, 28, to opt out after the 2021 season when he would have five years and $164 million remaining on the contract and be approaching his 31st birthday in April 2022.

Outfielder Larry Walker has the club record with five. Gold Gloves are voted upon by major league managers and coaches. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. Related Articles

Game after game, Arenado’s fielding passes the eye test, but his statistics back up his Gold Glove. I have written one book, Innings Ago: Recollections by Kansas City Ballplayers of their Days in the Game. Arenado’s streak of seven consecutive Gold Gloves to begin his career is the second-longest streak in major league history, trailing Ichiro Suzuki’s streak of 10 in a row. Schmidt won nine straight from 1976-1984. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb, listen to podcasts and** like his Facebook page**. OK. Patrick Saunders covers the Colorado Rockies for The Denver Post. The last NL player to win seven consecutive Gold Gloves was Ryne Sandberg, who won nine consecutive awards at second base from 1983-1991. In February, Arenado agreed to an eight-year, $260 million contract extension that includes a $25,000 bonus for winning a Gold Glove and a $35 million salary for next season. The last NL player to snare seven consecutive Gold Gloves was Chicago Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg, who won nine straight from 1983-1991. Arenado’s streak of seven consecutive … Arizona’s Nick Ahmed garnered the award for the second year in a row. I have covered the Colorado Rockies since they began play in 1993. inning out against the Miami Marlins at Coors Field on August 16, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. I have covered numerous World Series and All-Star Games, the Summer Olympics, The Masters and have written for The Athletic, MLB.com, The New York Times, Baseball America, The Sports Xchange, the Associated Press and SportsonEarth.com. Arenado said he was a better fielder this season than last, stressing that his trainers — Scott Fricke, Mike Jasperson and Gabe Bauer — got him in better shape. Rockies shortstop Trevor Story was a Gold Glove finalist for the first time. He led NL third basemen in fielding percentage (.980), total chances (457), putouts (111), assists (337), double plays (43), zone rating (.827), ultimate zone rating (10.3), and defensive runs above average (12.5).

The argument for Ahmed comes in how good he is at making play going to his right, plays that often have a high degree of difficulty but he makes them because of his outstanding arm.

Rockies star Nolan Arenado won his seventh straight Gold Glove Award on … Story, who turns 27 on Nov. 15, made $5 million this year, the first in which he was eligible for arbitration. He can become a free agent after the 2021 season. Arenado’s Gold Glove streak is the longest currently active in the majors and the longest since Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina won eight straight from 2008-2015. Rockies' star is first third baseman to win in each of first 4 seasons, Vote for Best Defensive Player in Esurance MLB Awards.