Recently, it was revealed that Cleveland Guardians’ second baseman Andrés Giménez and starting pitcher Tanner Bibee received the esteemed Fielding Bible award.
This award is presented to one player at each position who has demonstrated exceptional defensive skills, excellence, and reliability based on advanced statistics and metrics.
Giménez is widely recognized for his defensive abilities, earning praise from traditional scouts, fans, the sabermetric community, and anyone who has seen him play.
His offensive performance may have reached its high point in 2022, but his defensive skills are truly impressive.
MLB insider and Fielding Bible voter Daniel Alvarez-Montes commended Giménez for his remarkable defensive talent.
“Only one player received a Fielding Bible Award in 2023 and 2024. Guardians second baseman Andrés Giménez had yet another outstanding defensive season, as Award voter @DanielAlvarezEE notes,” SIS Baseball shared on X.
Only one player won a Fielding Bible Award in 2023 and 2024
Guardians second baseman Andrés Giménez had another fantastic defensive season, as Award voter @DanielAlvarezEE explains pic.twitter.com/fLwhSliXUz
— SIS_Baseball (@sis_baseball) October 25, 2024
Alvarez-Montes highlighted that “the greatest asset of Giménez’s defense is the sense of security and calm it provides for the Guardians pitching staff.”
He’s like a vacuum on the field, effortlessly handling routine plays and executing outs that no other second baseman in MLB could.
Giménez possesses everything: instincts, athleticism, speed, arm strength, accuracy, and a strong baseball IQ.
He is a strong defensive shortstop who has evolved into an elite second baseman.
“He’s impressive not just for his athletic and eye-catching plays, but also for his maturity and baseball IQ,” the analyst noted.
While enhancing his subpar offensive performance is crucial for the Guardians, Giménez’s defensive skills and valuable extension make him a significant asset at second base.
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