A view from the players: Should defensive metrics factor into the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards?
From SABR member David Laurila at FanGraphs on September 24, 2013:
I recently posed a question to 11 players and three coaches. It was based on the new selection process for awarding Gold Gloves. Beginning this year, defensive metrics will comprise 25 percent of the “vote,” with 75 percent remaining in the hands of managers and coaches.
How much should defensive metrics factor into the Gold Glove award?
Their responses are listed below in alphabetical order.
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Brian Dozier, Minnesota Twins infielder: “This is the first I’ve heard of it. I think they should [play a role]. In the past, a lot of who wins a defensive award has had to do with offensive stats. Guys I felt were the best at their position defensively didn’t win because they got out-hit. As much as I don’t like sabermetrics — you don’t play the game on paper — it could be a good thing as far as defensive awards.”
J.J. Hardy, Baltimore Orioles infielder: “I think that’s fair, and I think it’s good the coaches get a chance to look at those statistics. Obviously, statistics mean a lot. I think defensive stats are starting to hold more weight. They’ve started coming up with some new ones and if they show who the better defensive players are, I’m all for it.”
Read the full article here: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/players-view-should-defensive-metrics-factor-into-the-gold-glove/
Related link: New sabermetric component, SABR Defensive Index, revealed for Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Originally published: September 24, 2013. Last Updated: September 24, 2013.