The SABR Defensive Index (SDI) updated its metric through August 10 of this season. The update shows that a pair of SF Giants players in Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb are the best defenders in the NL at catcher and pitcher, respectively.
A pair of SF Giants players lead their respective positions in a key defensive stat
Why is this important? Gold Glove voting has improved in recent years. Do you remember what it was like back in the day? Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers took home the Gold Glove Award at first base in 1999 after making just 28 appearances at the position.