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Kevin Kiermaier wins first Gold Glove Award

by Mike Werner | Blue Jays Correspondent | Wed, Nov 11th 12:20am EST

Kevin Kiermaier has been awarded the American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award for center field. (Rawlings Sports on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

The Rays center fielder beat out Kevin Pillar from the Blue Jays and Mike Trout from the Angels. Kiermaier had a 32 grade on defense per Fangraphs (8.1 higher than the next best player) as well as a 42 for Defensive Runs Saved (17 higher than next best player) and a UZR of 30 (9.8 higher than the next best player). Kiermaier is only 25 years old, and will be a yearly candidate to attain this award.

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