Feb
10
Golden Glove Outfield: Mark and Kimball
Posted by Mark Smith – 1 Comments
We decided to give out multiple awards this year for the Golden Gloves. On a typical Bush League team, two or three players will play the infield while one or two will play the outfield. So why not just give out one award but rather more per position. Mark and Kimball bo
th were outstanding in the filed. For starters they actually played the outfield which is becoming a lost art in stickball. Catching a fly ball might just be the hardest thing to do in the sport and that little ball high in the air has made each one of us look pretty silly on occasion.
Kimball did a great job in the outfield this year. He made 7 pop-outs which were all recorded in the outfield. Those seven fly ball outs put him just behind the 8 which were recorded by Clifton, Robin,
Doug and Brandon...COMBINED! That's incredible. He also made many plays which don't necessarily show up in the stat sheet at the end of the game like stopping a single from going to a double and being a threat in the outfield when everyone else is fine just waiting for the ground balls. Kimball you had a great year and you finally get your first golden glove, great job!
Mark was able to lead the league in the number of pop-outs recorded with 28 which is just 3 behind his career best and good enough for the 3rd most pop-outs recorded in league history. If Mark can see the ball, which is another story altogether...right Doug, he will make a run for it. He won't always get there but you can't fault him for his effort. This is Mark's 7th year he has won a Golden Glove.
th were outstanding in the filed. For starters they actually played the outfield which is becoming a lost art in stickball. Catching a fly ball might just be the hardest thing to do in the sport and that little ball high in the air has made each one of us look pretty silly on occasion. Kimball did a great job in the outfield this year. He made 7 pop-outs which were all recorded in the outfield. Those seven fly ball outs put him just behind the 8 which were recorded by Clifton, Robin,
Doug and Brandon...COMBINED! That's incredible. He also made many plays which don't necessarily show up in the stat sheet at the end of the game like stopping a single from going to a double and being a threat in the outfield when everyone else is fine just waiting for the ground balls. Kimball you had a great year and you finally get your first golden glove, great job!Mark was able to lead the league in the number of pop-outs recorded with 28 which is just 3 behind his career best and good enough for the 3rd most pop-outs recorded in league history. If Mark can see the ball, which is another story altogether...right Doug, he will make a run for it. He won't always get there but you can't fault him for his effort. This is Mark's 7th year he has won a Golden Glove.
All Votes: Mark - 36, Kimball - 15, Brandon - 13, Craig - 9, Jason - 5
On Deck: Golden Glove Infield






Has anyone else noticed that there are no pictures of Mr. Mark Smith when he wins an award? What's up with that? Well, this is just an observation and I mean no harm. Please Mr. Mark Smith don't send the Smiths after me. I am really enjoying seeing your awards and your articles Mr. Mark Smith. You are doing a great job. I hope that everyone in the league appreciates your hard work. Thanks for letting me share. May your 2009 season be as exciting as your awards.