Rougned Odor named Gold Glove finalist

Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY SportsTexas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor is one of three finalists for the American League Gold Glove Award at second base. The other two finalists are Jed Lowrie of the Oakland A’s and Ian Kinsler of the Anaheim Angels and Boston Red Sox.

Odor had impressive numbers based on the advanced stats, setting career highs in DRS (+11) and UZR (+6.9), as well as in Revised Zone Rating. Odor’s +11 DRS was second best in the majors among second basemen, behind Colorado’s D.J. LeMahieu, who was at +18 (Ian Kinsler was at +10, Jed Lowrie at +1). His UZR was third best among second basemen, trailing LeMahieu and Kinsler.

The interesting thing about Odor and Kinsler both being…