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Peltier Wins ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove at Third Base
June 22, 2022 | Baseball
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The American Baseball Coaches Association along with Rawlings announced its annual ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Wednesday. Ryan Peltier earned Ball State baseball's first ever Gold Glove Award.
After being named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year and earning a spot on the All-MAC Second Team for back-to-back seasons, Peltier was awarded the first Gold Glove in BSU history. The ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove is voted on by all the coaches in the NCAA.
He has been a highlight machine for the Cardinals at third base. He has made numerous difficult plays look routine throughout the season. He posted a team-high 99 assists and added 42 putouts. He was a pivotal cog in Ball State's regular season MAC Championship with his defensive prowess at the hot corner. Offensively, he led the team with 20 doubles. He added 50 runs scored, 44 RBIs, eight home runs, and two triples.
From the Coach – Head Coach Rich Maloney
"I am so happy for Ryan in winning such a prestigious award. Ryan solidifies himself in our great tradition to be the first Ball State Cardinal to be recognized as the best defensive player at his position in the entire country. Ryan's hard work and determination has set him apart."
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After being named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year and earning a spot on the All-MAC Second Team for back-to-back seasons, Peltier was awarded the first Gold Glove in BSU history. The ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove is voted on by all the coaches in the NCAA.
He has been a highlight machine for the Cardinals at third base. He has made numerous difficult plays look routine throughout the season. He posted a team-high 99 assists and added 42 putouts. He was a pivotal cog in Ball State's regular season MAC Championship with his defensive prowess at the hot corner. Offensively, he led the team with 20 doubles. He added 50 runs scored, 44 RBIs, eight home runs, and two triples.
From the Coach – Head Coach Rich Maloney
"I am so happy for Ryan in winning such a prestigious award. Ryan solidifies himself in our great tradition to be the first Ball State Cardinal to be recognized as the best defensive player at his position in the entire country. Ryan's hard work and determination has set him apart."
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