Atlanta Braves shortstop and 2020 Gold Glove nominee Dansby Swanson. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Give credit to Atlanta Braves coach Ron Washington — his defensive drills clearly work.
Pitching and defense. That phrase has been a key mantra illustrating the success of the Atlanta Braves over the past 3 decades. Yesterday’s Gold Glove award nominations continue to reward that legacy.
A quick spin around the diamond shows quickly how much the Braves value defense: Freddie Freeman, Nick Markakis, Ender Inciarte, and Adam Duvall already have Gold Gloves in their trophy cases.