Cubs News: Rizzo named Defensive Player of the Year at 1B |
Tony Crumpton
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- Friday, November 11 2016
Chicago Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo picked up another prestigious award on Friday night as he was named Defensive Player of the Year at first base. He was ranked first at his position in DRS (11), dWAR (0.2) and assists (125).
He was already named to the Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award earlier in the week. Rizzo batted .292 with 43 doubles, 32 homers, and 109 RBIs on the season. Here is the complete list of winners: First base: Anthony Rizzo, Cubs Second base: Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox Third base: Nolan Arenado, Rockies Shortstop: Brandon Crawford, Giants Left field: Brett Gardner, Yankees Center field: Kevin Kiermaier, Rays Right field: Mookie Betts, Red Sox Pitcher: Zack Greinke, D-backs Catcher: Buster Posey, Giants Defensive Team of the Year: Giants Overall 2016 Defensive Player of the Year: Betts
