1952 Virtual Gold Gloves

 By JT 

Roy McMillan 

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.

1952 Virtual Gold Gloves

AL

C-  Yogi Berra, followed by Sammy White

1B- Vernon, Fain would be second

2B- Nellie Fox, then Avilla, Goodman

SS- Rizutto, Chico Carrasquel

3B- McDougald, Hector Rodriguez

OF- Busby, Rivera, Minoso (Mantle 4^th, Philly 5^th)

NL

 C- Del Rice, then Campenella and Westrom 3rd

1B- Gil Hodges, followed by Lockman

2B- Jackie Robinson, Schoendienst a very close 2nd

SS- Roy McMillan, Hamner second

3B-  Bobby Adams, Bill Johnson second

OF-  Richie Ashburn, Carl Furillo, Hank Sauer  (Baumholtz, Westlake)

Platinum Gloves: AL - Fox; NL - Rice

American League outfield was tough, Busby and Rivera were at or near top in most metics, Minoso had a slight advantage over Mantle and Philly.  The same thing held true in the National League. There was a big fight for tops in fielding metrics between Jackie Robinson and Red Schoendienst. Both would be good choices, but Robinson held a small advantage in most, so I went with him.

American League first base was not a high metric scoring group and either would be worthy, but Vernon was a hair better. 

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