Who really praises the magicians of defense? Everyone knows that the Golden Glove awards weigh fielding percentage and showmanship above quickness and instincts. In fact, it's not the names of the true defensive dynamos that surprise us; it's how often they're slighted by CBL Awards Committees. What we really need is an award that honors unadulterated fielding prowess. Range, throwing arm, the headiness of the ballplayer: all these intangibles should be involved in considering a player. How an outfielder plays hitters, how strong his arm is, how often he hits the cutoff man - these are the things that should be taken into consideration. These are precisely the things that do not show up in the statistics. That was the rationale behind assembling the list below. Here you will find the true champions of the diamond. These outstanding individuals were judged and selected as the best fielders for their respective positions by major league coaches, players and sportswriters. Inclusion on this list represents the ultimate in major league fielding excellence.
FA = Fielding Ability; AS = Arm Strength; RT = Reaction Time