1949 Virtual Gold Gloves

By JT 

Sam Chapman 

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.

1949 Virtual Gold Gloves

AL

C-  Hegan, Yogi Berra

1B- Mickey Vernon (won all); Fain

2B- Bobby Doerr, Gordon, Priddy

SS-  Phil Rizzuto, Stephens, Jost

3B- Johnny Pesky, Baker, CH-A

OF- Dom DiMaggio, Hoot Evers, Sam Chapman (Valo 4^th)

NL

C-  Roy Campanella, Rice, McCullough

1B-  Gil Hodges, Ted Kluzuski, Herman Reich

2B-  Jackie Robinson, Red Schoendienst (another great battle)

SS- Hamner, Pee Wee Reese

3B- Billy Cox,  Brooklyn

OF- Diering, SL-N, Ashburn, Thomson (Duke Snider 4^th)

The National League looks like the complete Dodgers roster. 

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