Starling Marte has been named a 2015 Gold Glove Award winner, the first time he has earned the honor. Marte led all National League left fielders in fielding percentage (.995), making just one error at the position in 196 total chances. He also led all National League outfielders with 16 assists, the most by a Pirates outfielder since Jose Guillen had 16 in 1998.
Pirate infielder Jung Ho Kang was named a finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year Tuesday. Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs and Matt Duffy of San Francisco are the other finalists.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates bench coach Jeff Bannister was named a finalist for American League Manager of the Year. The post Marte wins Gold Glove/Kang Rookie of the Year finalist appeared first on Inside Butler County – Butler, PA.
