Canning Wins First Gold Glove in Sox History

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The record-breaking year for AppleSox alums continues. Former AppleSox pitcher Griffin Canning (2014) became the first alum to win a Gold Glove Award by claiming the top defensive honor for a player.

Four former AppleSox players broke a franchise record by making their major-league debuts this past summer. Though Canning wasn’t part of that record, he made history of his own on Tuesday night.

Canning claimed the American League Gold Glove honor at pitcher after his second MLB season. The right-hander led all American League pitchers with 3 Defensive Runs Saved and also recorded a .938 fielding percentage.

Canning wasn’t just superb defensively; he was also stellar on the mound. He went 2-3 with a 3.99 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 56.1 innings. Canning posted lower marks in both ERA and FIP in his sophomore year compared to his rookie campaign.

Canning went 1-1 with a 1.61 ERA in five appearances (four starts) in 2014 for the AppleSox. The Los Angeles Angels drafted Canning 47th overall in the 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft. He made his major-league debut on April 30, 2019.