1948 Virtual Gold Gloves

 By JT  

1948 Virtual Gold Gloves

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' net fielding wins and other indicators, I've awarded "Virtual" Gold Gloves to the most deserving players.

AL

C- Rosar SL-A; Hegan

1B- Vernon, Fain, Robinson

2B- Doerr, Gordon, Stirnweiss, Suder

SS- Boudreau, Stephens

3B-  Keltner, Pesky, Appling

OF- Dom Dimaggio, Joe Dimaggio, Hoot Evers, Larry Doby next

NL

C- Campanella, Masi, Rice

1B- Waitkus, Mize, Hodges

2B- Jackie Robinson, Schoendienst, Murtagh, Stanky

SS- Pee Wee Reese, Marty Marion

3B- Gustine, Eliott

OF- Richie Ashburn, Carl Furillo, Hermanski

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