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Mark Grudzielanek earned his first Gold Glove today after twelve seasons in the majors. I think they just took pity on him for playing for the Royals.
At 36, Grudzielanek becomes the oldest second basemanby four years yetto claim his first Gold Glove. He's also among the oldest first timers ever:
Player | Yr | Lg | Age | POS |
Phil Niekro | 1978 | NL | 39 | P |
Mark Grudzielanek | 2006 | AL | 36 | 2B |
Wade Boggs | 1994 | AL | 36 | 3B |
Rick Reuschel | 1985 | NL | 36 | P |
Steve Carlton | 1981 | NL | 36 | P |
Kenny Rogers | 2000 | AL | 35 | P |
Elston Howard | 1963 | AL | 34 | C |
Minnie Minoso | 1957 | MLB | 34 | LF |
Jason Varitek | 2005 | AL | 33 | C |
Davey Lopes | 1978 | NL | 33 | 2B |
Gil Hodges | 1957 | MLB | 33 | 1B |
Fernando Vina | 2001 | NL | 32 | 2B |
Harvey Haddix | 1958 | NL | 32 | P |
Graig Nettles | 1977 | AL | 32 | 3B |
George Brett | 1985 | AL | 32 | 3B |
Ken Caminiti | 1995 | NL | 32 | 3B |
Rafael Palmeiro | 1997 | AL | 32 | 1B |
Mike Boddicker | 1990 | AL | 32 | P |
Sherm Lollar | 1957 | MLB | 32 | C |
Jackie Jensen | 1959 | AL | 32 | RF |
Dusty Baker | 1981 | NL | 32 | OF |
Brad Ausmus | 2001 | NL | 32 | C |
Clete Boyer | 1969 | NL | 32 | 3B |
Scott Brosius | 1999 | AL | 32 | 3B |
At the other end of the spectrum, Pudge Rodriguez won his twelfth Gold Glove, adding to record-setting total for catchers. Twelve Gold Gloves puts him in pretty elite company. The only position players with more are Ozzie Smith and Brooks Robinson (though Schmidt was better). Here are the most all time:
Player | POS | Yrs |
Brooks Robinson | 3B | 16 |
Jim Kaat | P | 16 |
Greg Maddux | P | 15 |
Ozzie Smith | SS | 13 |
Ivan Rodriguez | C | 12 |
Roberto Clemente | OF | 12 |
Willie Mays | OF | 12 |
Keith Hernandez | 1B | 11 |
Roberto Alomar | 2B | 10 |
Mike Schmidt | 3B | 10 |
Johnny Bench | C | 10 |
Omar Vizquel | SS | 10 |
Al Kaline | OF | 10 |
Ken Griffey | OF | 10 |
Finally, here are the top five per position in Auric Mitts. Eric Chavez just made that club even with his horrific fielding in the postseason. Maybe they confused him for Endy (And I know the postseason doesn't count in the awards voting):
Player | POS | Yrs |
Keith Hernandez | 1B | 11 |
Don Mattingly | 1B | 9 |
George Scott | 1B | 8 |
Vic Power | 1B | 7 |
Bill White | 1B | 7 |
Roberto Alomar | 2B | 10 |
Ryne Sandberg | 2B | 9 |
Frank White | 2B | 8 |
Bill Mazeroski | 2B | 8 |
Bobby Richardson | 2B | 5 |
Joe Morgan | 2B | 5 |
Brooks Robinson | 3B | 16 |
Mike Schmidt | 3B | 10 |
Buddy Bell | 3B | 6 |
Scott Rolen | 3B | 6 |
Robin Ventura | 3B | 6 |
Eric Chavez | 3B | 6 |
Ivan Rodriguez | C | 12 |
Johnny Bench | C | 10 |
Bob Boone | C | 7 |
Jim Sundberg | C | 6 |
Bill Freehan | C | 5 |
Jim Kaat | P | 16 |
Greg Maddux | P | 15 |
Bob Gibson | P | 9 |
Bobby Shantz | P | 8 |
Mark Langston | P | 7 |
Mike Mussina | P | 6 |
Ozzie Smith | SS | 13 |
Omar Vizquel | SS | 10 |
Luis Aparicio | SS | 9 |
Mark Belanger | SS | 8 |
Dave Concepcion | SS | 5 |
Roberto Clemente | OF | 12 |
Willie Mays | OF | 12 |
Al Kaline | OF | 10 |
Ken Griffey | OF | 10 |
Andre Dawson | OF | 8 |
Andruw Jones | OF | 8 |
Barry Bonds | OF | 8 |
Dwight Evans | OF | 8 |
Garry Maddox | OF | 8 |
Jim Edmonds | OF | 8 |
Paul Blair | OF | 8 |
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