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Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor goes from Gold (Glove) to Platinum (Glove) for defense

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Gold wasn't enough for Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor so he went platinum.

Lindor, after being named the Gold Glove winner for American League shortstops on Monday, received the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, signifying him as the top defensive player in the AL, on Friday night in New York. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo received the award for National League defenders.

MLB's Gold Glove winners were honored Friday at Rawlings Gold Glove ceremony.

Lindor, 23 on Monday, not only is the first Indians player to win a Platinum Glove, but he's the youngest player ever to be so honored.