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Former B-Royal Perez Wins Gold Glove

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October 30, 2013

On Tuesday night's award show, the 2013 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners were announced. A historic feat was accomplished as three Royals were crowned Gold Glove Winners included former Burlington Royal catcher Salvador Perez. Perez (08') was joined by teammates Alex Gordon, left field and Eric Hosmer, first base as AL Gold Glove winners.

 

Salvador Perez led the American League with 71 assists and threw out 23 baserunners at a 35.2% rate. Pitchers had a 3.36 ERA when he was behind the plate and he added the ninth career pickoff his career. Perez, 23 is the youngest catcher to win the AL Gold Glove since Ivan (Pudge) Rodriguez in 1992.

 

Andrelton Simmons, shortstop for the Atlanta Braves won his first career gold glove in the National League. Simmons debuted with the Danville Braves in the Appalachian League.