St. Louis Cardinals Set a New MLB Record With This Achievement
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St. Louis Cardinals failed to reach the post-season, losing the Wild Card game; however, the team’s efforts did not go in vain. Cardinals established a new MLB record as five players clinched the Gold Glove award, a feat no other franchise has won.
Notably, the St. Louis Cardinals had an incredible defense lineup in their squad for the 2021 season. Six Cardinals players were nominated for the Gold Glove award, and remarkably, five were awarded the honor on Sunday.
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St. Louis Cardinals players who won Gold Glove Award
The Gold Glove Award is one of the most prestigious awards in MLB. The honor is given to the best defensive players in both American and National League.
While many teams won, the St. Louis Cardinals dominated the defense awards winning five Gold Glove awards. The Cardinals’ winners were first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, second baseman Tommy Edman, third baseman Nolan Arenado, center fielder Harrison Bader and left fielder Tyler O’Neill. The team secured the defense awards in the National League.
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𝙁𝙄𝙑𝙀! A new MLB record!
Vote #STLCards now for the Platinum Glove 👉 https://t.co/cmGxtjCewx pic.twitter.com/d5RIBV2CmW
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) November 8, 2021
Remarkably, Nolan Arenado clinched his ninth, Goldschmidt won his fourth and Tyler O’Neill secured his second Gold Glove award.
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Max Fried, Dallas Keuchel, and others who won the award
Apart from St. Louis Cardinals, some other franchise players also achieved the feat again. Chicago White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel clinched his fifth, while San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Belt secured his fourth Gold Glove.
World Series winners, Atlanta Braves star Max Fried, won his second consecutive Gold Glove award. While their World Series counterparts Houston Astros’ Yuli Gurriel and Carlos Correa also clinched the award.
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St. Louis Cardinals missed out on reaching the post-season by a whisker, as Los Angeles Dodgers defeated them in the Wild Card match. Do you think with their incredible defense they will be able to reach the post-season in 2022?
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