I know it's a long shot for a couple reasons:
1. It's his first year in the OF
2. In an absolute case of outmoded ideas, it usually goes to CF's
But, according to what I've read he led MLB OF's with a 1.000 FP, led NL OF's with 275 putouts, was 2nd in Range Factor (1.95), 4th is assists (9), all in 1310.1 innings. I remember a few times Cirillo was overlooked due to inferior offensive numbers (regardless of the name of the award, we all know that factors in), but that shouldn't be a problem for Braunie. Obviously, with more experience he'll start getting to balls better and will become more comfortable with dives and angles.
Biased opinion, but I think he absolutely deserves to be recognized for switching positions and excelling at that new position.
1. It's his first year in the OF
2. In an absolute case of outmoded ideas, it usually goes to CF's
But, according to what I've read he led MLB OF's with a 1.000 FP, led NL OF's with 275 putouts, was 2nd in Range Factor (1.95), 4th is assists (9), all in 1310.1 innings. I remember a few times Cirillo was overlooked due to inferior offensive numbers (regardless of the name of the award, we all know that factors in), but that shouldn't be a problem for Braunie. Obviously, with more experience he'll start getting to balls better and will become more comfortable with dives and angles.
Biased opinion, but I think he absolutely deserves to be recognized for switching positions and excelling at that new position.
