Rockies’ second baseman Brendan Rodgers wins first Gold Glove

Brendan Rodgers has the golden touch, winning the award for the National League’s best defensive second baseman.

The Colorado Rockies infielder tied Ke’Bryan Hayes for the MLB lead in defensive WAR (3.0) and was 2nd in Defensive Runs saved (22 to Hayes’ 24). His defensive runs saved and diving plays (19) led the league among two-baggers.

2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner – Second Base – NL: Brendan Rodgers #RawlingsGoldGloveAwards pic.twitter.com/YsOKG6v5TU

— Rawlings Baseball (@RawlingsSports) November 1, 2022

Rodgers is the first Rockies second baseman to be honored for defense since DJ LeMahieu took home a Gold Glove in 2018.

Brendan Rodgers is adding some 🌟GOLD🌟 to the purple and black!
Congrats to @Broddddd3 on winning his first of many @Rawlings #GoldGlove Awards! pic.twitter.com/JxSOUZPmcP

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) November 1, 2022

Rodgers was nominated alongside Rockies’ third baseman Ryan McMahon, who lost out to former Rockie Nolan Arenado en route to his 10th straight Gold Glove at the hot corner.

Rodgers was the third overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft and had a breakout year in 2022, solidifying himself as a solid pro starter.

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