CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois second baseman Michael Massey was named one of four finalists for the ABCA Rawlings Gold Glove Award for second base, Rawlings announced Tuesday on Twitter. Massey joins Louisiana's Hunter Kasuls, Oregon State's Nick Madrigal and Duke's Max Miller as finalists.
Massey made only one error while starting all 53 games at second base. He finished the year with 166 assists and a .996 fielding percentage.
Massey had more defensive chances than any middle infielder in the nation that made one or fewer errors. He went on a 60-game errorless streak (April 22, 2017-May 12, 2018).
Michael Massey (Illinois) - 53 games, 282 chances, 115 putouts, 166 assists, 1 error, .996 fielding percentage, 33 double plays
Hunter Kasuls (Louisiana) - 59 games, 260 chances, 93 putouts, 166 assists, 1 error, .996 fielding percentage, 36 double plays
Nick Madrigal (Oregon State) - 36 games, 151 chances, 65 putouts, 86 assists, 0 errors, 1.000 fielding percentage, 23 double plays
Max Miller (Duke) - 55 games, 260 chances, 108 putouts, 150 assists, 2 errors, .992 fielding percentage, 50 double plays