Perry Hill may refer to (wikipedia)
It's the Gold Glove, not the Gold Glove and Bat. If you want to look at stats, Mike broke a National League record last year, and he was just as good this year. If that doesn't merit winning a Gold Glove this year, I don't know what does.
I didn't say much the first two days, and I asked him to do a certain skill the third day to cut out some unnecessary movements in his steps. I showed him and repeated it, and I haven't had to say a word to him since.
I think the Gold Glove is more than just stats. I look at how defense affects the pitching staff.
We talked in September about some things he needed to work on, and to his credit he went home this winter and worked on them because I see a big difference from what I saw in September to now.
Those are a bonus. I just want him to catch the plays right to him. Those diving plays are a bonus. Any time he does something well, it helps his confidence. Being here should help his confidence.
I saw him play every day for six months. That's a little bit different advanced scouting report.
Pokey is a professional. He's been around. He's a proven player. You won't find a nicer guy. He's good for these young players. He can nurture them along.
I'm just going to watch him the first few days. I've never seen him play. I'll make a suggestion here and there.
He's going to call me after the surgery or have his wife call me. He's going to be here Sunday for sure so he can say his goodbyes, but he's coming back Saturday.
I don't think he will have any problems readjusting back. The main thing is he wants to make the move, and often that's half the battle.