Dewan: Who are the 2015 Gold Glove/Fielding Bible candidates?

From SABR member John Dewan at ACTA Sports on September 24, 2015:

As we approach the postseason, teams like the Royals, Astros, and Pirates continue to show how important good defensive play can be to overall team success. While we are all looking forward to October baseball, the end of the regular season also affords us the opportunity to reflect on the players who have had praise-worthy seasons. I am one of the 12 voters for the Fielding Bible Awards, and here are some of the things I will consider as I fill out my ballot, as well as my speculation on who will win the Gold Glove Awards.

For Part I, we’ll be looking at catchers and infielders. Next week, we’ll have a Part II that covers pitchers and outfielders. (Note: In the tables below, the numbers next to the player names represent their Defensive Runs Saved totals.)

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Originally published: September 24, 2015. Last Updated: September 24, 2015.