Mets' Nolan McLean Makes History By Winning NL Gold Glove

[Steve Drumwright]

 

The New York Mets already knew they had a good starting pitcher in Nolan McLean after the right-hander put up very nice numbers during his rookie season.

His stock just went up a little bit after he became the first rookie pitcher to win a Gold Glove on Sunday. McLean joins Ron Darling in 1989 as the only pitchers in Mets history to win the NL honor. This is also the first Mets Gold Glove since 2014, when center fielder Juan Lagares won it. The only team with a longer Gold Glove drought is the Washington Nationals (14 years).

McLean committed three errors among his 43 chances during his 31 starts this year for a fielding percentage of .930. He had 24 assists and was part of two double plays. McLean had four defensive runs saved, tied for fourth-most among MLB pitchers. He also controlled the running game with three pickoffs and only six steals in eight attempts against him.

McLean, who went 12-10 with a 3.16 ERA this year, is an NL Rookie of the Year candidate.

 

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