2008 Fielding Bible Awards Announced
Posted by Joe Hamrahi on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Officially announced annually on November 1 (before any other fielding awards), The Fielding Bible Awards name the best overall fielder at every position in the major leagues each season. This year, National League players were chosen at five positions and American League players at four. 2008 marks the third year of the Fielding Bible Awards.
The 2008 Fielding Bible Award winners are:
First Base—Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
Second Base—Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds
Shortstop—Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies
Third Base—Adrian Beltre, Seattle Mariners
Left Field—Carl Crawford, Tampa Bay Rays
Center Field—Carlos Beltran, New York Mets
Right Field – Franklin Gutierrez, Cleveland Indians
Catcher—Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals
Pitcher—Kenny Rogers, Detroit Tigers
Rollin’s just squeaked by Yunel Escobar of the Braves who was leading that position most of the season, until his injury bug hit.
I was surprised by the Brandon Phillips selection because of Chase Utley’s +47 and I learned the Fielding Bible Awards is actually based on a panel vote. I learn sumthin’ new every day.