Angels’ Torii Hunter wins 9th Gold Glove

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Angels center fielder Torii Hunter today won his ninth consecutive Gold Glove, emblematic of fielding excellence as voted upon by managers and coaches. Hunter’s nine Gold Gloves as an American League outfielder rank tied for third on the all-time list. Ichiro Suzuki, who also won his ninth Gold Glove today, joins Hunter in trailing Ken Griffey Jr. and Al Kaline, each of whom won 10 apiece.

The AL Gold Glovers:

C: Joe Mauer, Twins

1B: Mark Teixeira, Yankees

2B: Placido Polanco, Tigers

SS: Derek Jeter, Yankees

3B: Evan Longoria, Rays

OF: Torii Hunter, Angels

OF: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners

OF: Adam Jones, Orioles

P: Mark Buehrle, White Sox

-- Bill Shaikin