Victorino Earns 2nd Straight Gold Glove
Maui-Born Player Thanks Coaches, Managers For Vote
POSTED: 1:19 pm HST November 11, 2009
UPDATED: 1:58 pm HST November 11, 2009
HONOLULU -- Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino of Maui has won a National League Gold Glove for the second straight year.Victorino is the first Phils outfielder to win consecutive Gold Gloves since Garry Maddox won eight consecutive from 1975-1982."I take a lot of pride in fielding my position, so it is an honor to be awarded with another Gold Glove this season," Victorino said in a statement. "I would like to thank the managers and coaches who voted for me and who believe that I am one of the best in a league full of outstanding players."Victorino's teammate shortstop Jimmy Rollins won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove.St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina and San Diego first baseman Adrian Gonzalez also were second-time winners announced Wednesday.Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright succeeded Greg Maddux, who won his record 18th last year.Dodgers second baseman Orlando Hudson won for the fourth time, taking over from Cincinnati's Brandon Phillips.Washington third baseman Ryan Zimmerman replaced the Mets' David Wright, a boyhood friend. Houston outfielder Michael Bourn and Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp also were first-time winners.
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