Rawlings Sporting Goods recently announced the 2009 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners for the American and National Leagues.
“Since it’s creation in 1957, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award® has been bestowed on some of the greatest defensive players the game has ever seen and this year is no exception,” said Mike Thompson, Rawlings Senior Vice-President, Sports Marketing. “Defense is a cornerstone of the Rawlings brand and we’re proud to recognize defensive excellence at baseball’s highest level. Congratulations to the 2009 recipients.”
This year, three of the nine American League players selected are first time award winners including Mark Buehrle (AL P), Evan Longoria (AL 3B), and Adam Jones (AL OF). Additionally, Adam Wainwright (NL P), Ryan Zimmerman (NL 3B), Michael Bourn (NL OF), and Matt Kemp (NL OF) of the National League each took home their first awards.
Rawlings, The No.1 brand in baseball gloves, established the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 1957 as the greatest measure of fielding excellence. The award is presented annually to 18 players – one for each position – in both the American and National Leagues. Winners are selected by Major League coaches and managers prior to the conclusion of the regular season. Managers and coaches may not vote for players from their own club and only vote for players in their own league.
The complete American League Rawlings Gold Glove lineup includes:
P: MARK BUEHRLE, WHITE SOX(1)
C: JOE MAUER, TWINS (2)
1ST: MARK TEIXEIRA, YANKEES (3)
2ND: PLACIDO POLANCO, TIGERS (2)
3RD: EVAN LONGORIA, RAYS (1)
SS: DEREK JETER, YANKEES (4)
OF: ADAM JONES, ORIOLES (1)
OF: ICHIRO SUZUKI, MARINERS (9)
OF: TORII HUNTER, ANGELS (9)
The complete National League Rawlings Gold Glove lineup includes:
P: ADAM WAINWRIGHT, CARDINALS (1)
C: YADIER MOLINA, CARDINALS (2)
1ST: ADRIAN GONZALEZ, PADRES (2)
2ND: ORLANDO HUDSON, DODGERS (4)
3RD: RYAN ZIMMERMAN, NATIONALS (1)
SS: JIMMY ROLLINS, PHILLIES (3)
OF: SHANE VICTORINO, PHILLIES (2)
OF: MICHAEL BOURN, ASTROS (1)
OF: MATT KEMP, DODGERS (1)
About the Rawlings Gold Glove Award®
The Rawlings Gold Glove Award® is a Registered Service Mark owned by Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. The award is correctly identified as the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. The name should not be shortened, abbreviated or otherwise misused. Proper identification of this service mark using the registration symbol and the Rawlings name is important to protect the integrity of the program and perpetuate this worthy tradition.
About Rawlings
Rawlings is a leading marketer and manufacturer of baseball equipment and other sporting goods in the United States. Rawlings is the Official Baseball and Helmet of Major League Baseball® and official ball of the NCAA® baseball championships. Rawlings is also the glove of choice of more pro athletes than any other brand including Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes, and Torii Hunter. For more information, please visit www.rawlings.com.
