1944 Virtual Gold Gloves

By JT  

Stan Musial

Virtual Gold Glove Awards

Using Sean Smith's Defensive WAR and Rtot, Michael Humphrey's DRA, Bill James's FiWS, Pete Palmer's FR, Clay Davenport's FRAA, Tom Thress's net fielding wins and other indicators, I've awarded "Virtual" Gold Gloves to the most deserving players.

AL

C-  Frankie Hayes, Paul Richards

1B- Rudy York, Mickey Rocco

2B- Snuffy Stirnweiss, Eddie Mayo

SS-Lou Boudreau, Skeeter Webb

3B- Ken Keltner, Christman, Kell

OF- Thurman Tucker, Lindell, Spence

NL

C- Mueller, Dewey Williams

1B- Frank McCormick

2B- Woody Williams, Don Johnson, Emil Verban,

SS- Marion, Miler, Kerr (very close)

3B- Whitey Kurowski, Mesner

OF- Stan Musial, Holmes, Johnny Hopp

Agree or disagree? Let me know. In fact, I'd love someone better to do this.