Kevin Kiermaier announced his presence with authority in 2015, winning his first Gold Glove as the best defensive center fielder in the AL and the Platinum Glove as the best defensive player overall in the AL.
Kiermaier’s greatness with the glove is no secret to Rays fans. He makes tough catches look easy, and despite some early struggles with his throws, he was able to overcome that and record 15 outfield assists on throws that reached 100 MPH.
But how good is Kiermaier really? Well, he is so good that Buster Olney is giving him the highest of praise, comparing what Kiermaier does with the glove to what Babe Ruth did with the bat.