As usual, several Latino players are dazzling in the season of MLB. The hits of Fernando Tatís Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They are the first reference in terms of the performance of the players in the region, but it is not the only aspect in which they stand out.
These 4 Latino players are having such a good year on defense that they could win their first season this season. Gold Glove.
It would not be a surprise if the Venezuelan receiver for the Chicago Cubs Willson Contreras ends up winning his first Gold Glove. He is considered among the best of his position and in 2020 he was a finalist for the award, which ended up taking Tucker Barnhart. This year Contreras is second in defensive WAR in the National League with 2.0, leader in assists with 22 and has a fielding percentage of .993.
The Cuban of the Tampa Bay Rays Randy Arozarena became known in 2020 for his hits and this year he has stood out for his good defense in the outfield. His fielding percentage in 82 games is .992 and he is the second-best left fielder in the American League in assists, with four. He certainly has a strong case for the Golden Glove.
The superb offense he showed in the first half of the season had him in the big headlines and positioned him as the opponent to beat in the American League Rookie of the Year pick. But the defense shown by the Cuban outfielder for the Texas Rangers is also brilliant, as shown by his fielding percentage (.989) and his lead in assists (10 in the outfield, 7 in the centerfield).
Present and future of the Miami Marlins starting rotation, right-hander Sandy Alcántara doesn’t just shine with his pitches. Alcantara has also looked good taking hits and this season he is among the best pitchers in the defensive line. He only has 2 errors and has 19 assists.