Phillies’ Galvis, Herrera fall short in Gold Glove voting

By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor

Freddy Galvis had a tremendous season for the Philadelphia Phillies in the field, but it wasn't enough for the 26-year-old to win his first career glove. 

Despite finishing in the top 10 in in UZR for shortstops, posting a 22.0 dWAR and cutting his error total in half from a year ago, Galvis lost out to San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, who won his second consecutive Gold Glove at this position of shortstop. 

While Galvis didn't win the Gold Glove, he finally delivered on his potential to be an elite fielder in 2016, which projects well for both him and the Phillies moving forward, whether he stays at shortstop, moves to second base or ultimately becomes a utility man. 

Galvis' teammate Odubel Herrera, who was a surprise nominee for the award, fell to former Phillie Ender Inciarte, in his quest for the award. 

Herrera was a mixed bag of sorts in center field in 2016. Though he fielded much better in the second half of the season, Herrera posted a 6.1 dWAR in 2016, as opposed to a 11.7 dWAR in 2015, which was his first year playing the position. Herrera did also finish fifth among center fielders in UZR for the second consecutive season, but saw both his UZR and UZR/150 dropped fairly dramatically in 2016. 

Strangely enough, Galvis and Herrera are likely to remain with the Phillies at least for 2017, but may ultimately play different positions. Galvis is a near lock to be the Opening Day shortstop, but once top prospect J.P. Crawford is called up, he figures to compete for time with Cesar Hernandez (and/or Howie Kendrick?) at second base. Herrera seemed to be in the dog-house of manager Pete Mackanin in 2016, which may set up him playing a corner outfield position if Roman Quinn or Aaron Altherr are able to usurp him in center field.   

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