Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick and second baseman Brice Turang earned their first Rawlings Gold Glove Awards Sunday night, etching their names into franchise history.
At just 24 years old each, Frelick and Turang are now the youngest players to win a Gold Glove in Brewers history. They also become just the second duo in the franchise to win in the same year, joining outfielder Sixto Lezcano and first baseman Cecil Cooper who accomplished the feat in 1979.
Turang becomes the first, second baseman in franchise history to win a Gold Glove. He is also just the second middle infielder in Brewers history to take home a Gold Glove, following Hall of Fame shortstop Robin Yount who won the award in 1982. Turang’s high-caliber defense was highlighted by an 82% success rate on defensive plays – the highest among all second basemen and the second-highest among all major league infielders. His flashy glove and quick transition ability were a huge reason he earned the hardware.
