Friday, November 15, 2024

Milwaukee Brewers: 2B Brice Turang wins the prestigious Platinum Glove award

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang not only won his first Gold Glove in 2024, but he is now a Platinum Award winner. The Platinum Glove Award is given to the top defenseman, regardless of position, in each league. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh won a platinum glove in the American League.

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Brice Turang comments on winning the National League Platinum Glove Award

July 24, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Miles Mastrobuoni (20) steals second base against Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Must-Have: David Banks – USA TODAY Sports

After announcing the platinum gloves winners on Friday evening, Brice Turang he commented that he was the winning recipient. His answer was everything that reflected the Brewers’ 2024 lineup. He mentioned that he was doing everything right and doing everything he could to lend a hand his team win.

“The first step really matters. The distance you cover. How many of the plays you make are routine compared to other guys. These things are crucial, but the most crucial thing is winning. If I can lend a hand my team win, I will do it in any way I can. That’s what really matters.”

–Brice Turang, per David Adler of MLB.com

Has a Milwaukee Brewers player ever won a platinum glove award?

Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers News, Brice Turang
Minnesota Twins right fielder Manuel Margot (13) fouls Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) as he throws to Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (12) during the eighth inning of a game on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brice Turang is the first Brewers player to ever win the Platinum Glove Award. He is also the only second baseman to win a Gold Glove in franchise history. This year, he led all defensive players in defensive runs saved with +22 and led all National League players in defensive wins above replacement.

The Milwaukee Brewers won the 2024 Team Gold Glove Award

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April 20, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) and second baseman Brice Turang (2) celebrate their team’s 12-5 victory over St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Must-Have: Joe Puetz – USA TODAY Sports

In addition to announcing the winners of the Platinum Gloves awards, the team’s Gold Gloves awards were also revealed. For the second straight season, the Milwaukee Brewers were the winning team in the National League. In the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays also won for the second straight season.

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