Nolan McLean snagged the Gold Glove for National League pitchers, a massive recognition for his rookie season on the mound. This isn’t only a big win for him, it’s a huge moment for the Mets, marking the first time one of their pitchers has brought home the Gold Glove since Ron Darling did it way back in 1989!
McLean’s Defensive Dominance
The dude’s athleticism was on full display all year. McLean didn’t just flash leather, he practically patented it, putting up a stellar +4 outs above average. You wanna talk consistency? He converted a ridiculous 40 of his 43 defensive chances. Plus, his 24 assists? That was tied for the second-most among all NL pitchers. Seriously, what a debut for the guy!
A Historic Achievement for the Mets
He beat out some serious talent too, with Braves ace Chris Sale and the Cardinals’ Michael McGreevy also in the running. And while McLean brought home the hardware, his Mets teammates came close. Catcher Luis Torrens was a finalist but D-backs star Gabriel Moreno took that honor. Same story for rookie right fielder Carson Benge, who saw the D-backs’ Corbin Carroll grab the Gold Glove for that position. But for McLean, it’s a historic achievement, ending a drought that stretched nearly four decades for the Mets’ pitching staff.
This award officially crowns McLean’s incredible rookie campaign and sets a new bar for Mets pitchers. What a way to start a career.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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