OMAHA, Neb. – Boston College center fielder Sal Frelick (Lexington, Mass.) was voted an American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings Gold Glove recipient as selected by the ABCA coaches committee. Frelick, who played center fielder every day for the first time in his career, is the first national recipient of the award in BC history.
The ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Frelick was perfect in 127 chances with one outfield assist and numerous highlight-worthy catches.
Frelick was previously named an All-ACC First Team pick at the conclusion of the regular season. A five-tool prospect, he hit .359 with a 1.002 OPS. Frelick hit 17 doubles, six home runs, and two triples to go with 50 runs and 13 stolen bases.
Through three seasons at BC, Frelick hit .345 with 139 hits and 97 runs. He became the fastest player to 100 career hits earlier this season in just 72 games. Frelick has totaled 27 doubles, 12 home runs, 63 RBI, and 38 stolen bases.
The ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Awards have been presented since 2007. The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level.
BC center fielder claims program’s first Gold Glove honor.
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