New York Yankees fans infuriated by Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr winning Gold Glove award over Anthony Rizzo Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

New York Yankees fans infuriated by Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr winning Gold Glove award over Anthony Rizzo

91st MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard star won the American League Gold Glove award for his consistently great play at first base. Guerrero Jr. has been a dominant offensive player in his short, but electric, career. This is the first defensive award that Guerrero Jr. has won in his career, but not everybody feels that he deserves it. Most Toronto Blue Jays fans would readily agree that "Vladdy's" strengths have not previously been defense. However, he has made strides in that department, as evidenced by this award. New York Yankees fans, of course, would have rather seen this award go to their stalwart first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Rawlings Sports announced all the Gold Glove award winners via Twitter, including this one that generated plenty of vitriol. 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner - First Base - AL: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner - First Base - AL: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a great year defensively, yet there are many who disagree with him winning this award. Some pointed to his OAA (outs above average) as reason he should not have been selected. Vlad Jr. was 28th in OAA at first base. 28th in outs above average. And he won the gold glove 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner - First Base - AL: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner - First Base - AL: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vlad Jr. was 28th in OAA at first base. 28th in outs above average. And he won the gold glove This proves gold glove is not a legitimate award This proves gold glove is not a legitimate award Joke of the day. 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner - First Base - AL: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner - First Base - AL: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Joke of the day. Anthony Rizzo, meanwhile, had a great season defensively and was one of the most consistent players throughout the season. One reason he may not have won was that he played 30 games less than Vladimir Guerrero Jr. It was surely a tight race, and a loss that Yankees fans are not taking well. Should’ve been Rizzo Should’ve been Rizzo Don't agree with that rizzo better Don't agree with that rizzo better The actual gold glove winner for first base The actual gold glove winner for first base The Toronto Blue Jays' fan base might have loved their superstar winning the award, but the rest of the league did not. Controversial award selections happen every season, but this one seems to have drawn more ire than most. Especially given how diminished the importance of defensive play has become recently in the eyes of many fans. Rawlings announcing Vlad as a GG ?? Rawlings announcing Vlad as a GG ?? This is the most biased voting ever This is the most biased voting ever Welp… the gold glove award is officially dead to me Welp… the gold glove award is officially dead to me The Gold Glove awards for 2022 have all been handed out, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s win was the most controversial.

The Toronto Blue Jays and their fans are thrilled with Vladimir Guerrero Jr s development

Baltimore Orioles v Toronto Blue Jays "Vladdy" has been dominant early in his career and it is easy to forget that he is only 23 years old. He has a very long career ahead of him and he will only get better as a player from here on out. He has shown tremendous defensive growth during his time in the MLB with his offense already being at an elite level. The Toronto Blue Jays star will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found