Rawlings Gold Glove Award

Trevino and Arenado Named Rawlings Platinum Glove Award™ Winners

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners of the Rawlings Platinum Glove™ and Team Defense Awards for the 2022 season. New York Yankees' catcher, Jose Trevino, and St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman, Nolan Arenado, each won a Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, presented by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). Both athletes were on hand for the reveal last Fri., Nov. 11, at the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Their respective teams, the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals, were named as this year's recipients of the Rawlings Team Defense Award.

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  • New York Yankees' catcher, Jose Trevino, and St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman, Nolan Arenado, each won a Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, presented by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
  • This marks the first Rawlings Platinum Glove Award for Trevino and sixth consecutive Rawlings Platinum Glove Award for Arenado.
  • The Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winners are determined by combining votes based on an adjusted SABR Defensive Index (SDI) for each of the ten Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners in each league and from baseball fan votes worldwide.
  • Voting for the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award began at the conclusion of the '2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Announcement Show' that aired on ESPN's 'Baseball Tonight' on Nov. 1 and ended on Nov. 9.

Wolverine and Rawlings Celebrate the Rawlings Gold Glove Award® with Limited-Edition Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

ROCKFORD, Mich., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolverine®, the 139-year-old boot and clothing company, and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., the Official Baseball Glove of Major League Baseball®, have launched their third limited-edition Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot in celebration of the 20 professional players honored with the Rawlings Gold Glove Award® this year.

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  • ROCKFORD, Mich., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolverine, the 139-year-old boot and clothing company, and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., the Official Baseball Glove of Major League Baseball, have launched their third limited-edition Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot in celebration of the 20 professional players honored with the Rawlings Gold Glove Award this year.
  • This collaboration brings the Rawlings Gold Glove Award to life through a beautiful, handcrafted USA-made boot.
  • This new Rawlings edition of the Wolverine 1000 Mile Cap-Toe Bootreimagines the tried-and-true style and encapsulates the sophistication and respected status of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, celebrating the best defensive baseball players in the game.
  • Each boot is complete with all the traditional Wolverine 1000 Mile features and includes:
    The Wolverine 1000 Mile x Rawlings Gold Glove Award Cap-Toe Bootis available now in limited quantities exclusively on Wolverine.com for $450 USD.

2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Winners Revealed

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award®, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League® and National League®. The winners were unveiled during a one-hour, special-edition "Baseball Tonight" broadcast that aired on ESPN Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. ET. 

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  • Rawlings Platinum Glove Award voting is now open through Nov. 9 on Rawlings.com
    ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League and National League.
  • "We congratulate all of this year's Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners and welcome the 14 first-time winners to this exclusive legion of defensive greats."
  • To identify the utility Award winners, Rawlings collaborated with SABR to create a specialized defensive formula separate from the traditional selection process for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award position winners.
  • Below are the complete rosters of the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners from each League and the number of Rawlings Gold Glove Awards each player has won in his career:

2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Finalists Announced

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the finalists for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award®, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League® and National League®. The winners will be unveiled during a one-hour, special-edition "Baseball Tonight" broadcast on ESPN Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at 5 p.m. ET. The show will air on-field prior to game four of the MLB® World Series from the National League host ballpark.

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  • ESPN to broadcast exclusive show unveiling Gold Glove winners Tuesday, Nov. 1
    ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the finalists for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award, honoring the best individual fielding performances at each position in the American League and National League.
  • "The 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists perfectly represent an unforgettable and exciting season of baseball marked by amazing displays of defense," said Mike Thompson, chief marketing officer of Rawlings.
  • To identify the utility Award winners, Rawlings collaborated with SABR to create a specialized defensive formula separate from the traditional selection process for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award position winners.
  • The 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists are:

Ole Smoky Distillery Announces Investment From Patricof Co

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Today, Ole Smoky Distillery announces a strategic investment from Patricof Co (P/Co), the New York-based private investment platform for elite professional athletes.

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  • Today, Ole Smoky Distillery announces a strategic investment from Patricof Co (P/Co), the New York-based private investment platform for elite professional athletes.
  • P/Co joins Apax Partners, which acquired a controlling stake in Ole Smoky in March 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220920006020/en/
    Ole Smoky is a true pioneer in the spirits industry and the business continues to thrive, with year-to-date sales pacing to significantly beat our 2021 record of over 1 million 9L cases, said Robert Hall, CEO, Ole Smoky Distillery.
  • Several dozen of P/Cos world-renowned athlete clients, representing all major U.S. sports, invested in Ole Smoky and are excited to support the company in its continued growth.

Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Platform Expands to Include Super Utility Players

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. (Rawlings), the Official Base, Baseball, Helmet, Face Guard and Glove of Major League Baseball®, has added utility players to the list of annual Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipients for the first time since the Award's inception in 1957. One super utility player will be recognized in both the American and National Leagues, joining the 18 position players receiving Awards (nine from each League). The 2022 class of Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners, including those at the utility position, will be unveiled during a one-hour, special-edition ESPN2 broadcast airing Tuesday Nov. 8th at 10:30 pm ET hosted by Karl Ravech, the voice of ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" and the primary host of the Emmy-Award winning "Baseball Tonight" television show, also on ESPN.

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  • "We're thrilled to add a Rawlings Gold Glove Award that recognizes players with the superior defensive ability to play multiple positions," said Mike Thompson, chief marketing officer for Rawlings.
  • To determine the utility Award winners, Rawlings collaborated with SABR to create a specialized defensive formula separate from the traditional selection process for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award position winners.
  • "Recognizing utility players for their defensive prowess demonstrates how timely, relevant and authentic the Rawlings Gold Glove Awards are at the professional level of play."
  • The Rawlings Gold Glove Award is a registered trademark owned by Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.

The United International Baseball League creates the first-ever professional baseball league to serve India, Pakistan, and the Middle East

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Monday, July 25, 2022

NEW YORK and DUBAI, UAE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United International Baseball League (UIBL) announced today its plan to bring professional baseball to India, Pakistan, and the Middle East, beginning with an Inaugural Showcase that will take place in Dubai in February 2023. The UIBL has partnered with Hall of Fame baseball legends, Mariano Rivera and Barry Larkin - two of the sport's most iconic and decorated stars, with a combined six World Series Championships and 25 All-Star Game selections – to help build, develop and grow the league.

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  • The Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East region are home to two billion people.
  • American baseball is a $13 billion business with nearly 100 million fans across the U.S. and Canada and a rabid following throughout Latin America.
  • However, the game has yet to connect with South Asian and Middle Eastern sports fans, who collectively represent the largest cricket fan base in the world.
  • The United International Baseball League (UIBL) is the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve India, Pakistan, and the Middle East.

The United International Baseball League creates the first-ever professional baseball league to serve India, Pakistan, and the Middle East

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Monday, July 25, 2022

NEW YORK and DUBAI, UAE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United International Baseball League (UIBL) announced today its plan to bring professional baseball to India, Pakistan, and the Middle East, beginning with an Inaugural Showcase that will take place in Dubai in February 2023. The UIBL has partnered with Hall of Fame baseball legends, Mariano Rivera and Barry Larkin - two of the sport's most iconic and decorated stars, with a combined six World Series Championships and 25 All-Star Game selections – to help build, develop and grow the league.

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  • The Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East region are home to two billion people.
  • "We believe there is an amazing opportunity to educate, inspire and entertain those cricket fans, and open their hearts to an exciting and culturally-relevant form of baseball."
  • American baseball is a $13 billion business with nearly 100 million fans across the U.S. and Canada and a rabid following throughout Latin America.
  • The United International Baseball League (UIBL) is the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve India, Pakistan, and the Middle East.

6th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, July 14, 2022, the 6th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Native Village of Afognak and the Native Village of Port Lions will be held at the Anchorage Golf Course.

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  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, July 14, 2022, the 6th Annual Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Native Village of Afognak and the Native Village of Port Lions will be held at the Anchorage Golf Course.
  • Proceeds in excess of event expenses will directly benefit youth education programs operated by the Native Village of Afognak and the Native Village of Port Lions in the Kodiak Archipelago.
  • Contact Ana Fisk, Tournament Co-Director, at 907-244-4377 or [email protected] , or visit the Afognak Youth Charity Golf Tournament webpage at www.afognakgolf.com .
  • Afognak Native Corporation is an Alaska Native village corporation serving the Kodiak Alutiiq people of Afognak and Port Lions.

Recipients of the Inaugural Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for Collegiate Softball Announced

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

ST. LOUIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. revealed the nine recipients of the newly-created Rawlings Gold Glove Award for collegiate softball today in a joint press conference with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The historic announcement took place during the NCAA Women's College World Series currently being held in Oklahoma City, Okla.

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  • ST. LOUIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. revealed the nine recipients of the newly-created Rawlings Gold Glove Award for collegiate softball today in a joint press conference with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).
  • "Today is such a special and important day for all softball athletes, including the incredibly deserving winners of the very first Rawlings Gold Glove Award for collegiate softball," said Julie Tobyansen, Softball Sport Marketing Manager for Rawlings.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Rawlings, one of the most reputable and first-class companies in softball,to announce the inaugural Division I collegiate softball Rawlings Gold Glove recipients," NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman said.
  • "This award values, celebrates, and rewards defense.Having the NFCA be associated with the distinguished Rawlings Gold Glove award is one of our highest achievements.The most talented student-athletes at their respective positions are now recognized and honored with the most coveted defensive award the Rawlings Gold Glove."