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May 05, 2008
Who is the best defensive player in the major leagues?
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May 05, 2008

Si Players Mlb Poll

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Who is the best defensive player in the major leagues?

Torii Hunter, Angels CF 16%

Omar Vizquel, Giants SS 11%

Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners CF 9%

Andruw Jones, Dodgers CF 7%

Jos� Reyes, Mets SS 6%

FAST FACTS
Players couldn't vote for a teammate.... Hunter has won seven straight Gold Glove Awards.... Vizquel, an 11-time Gold Glover, got the most votes from players born outside the U.S. (20.6%).... The top 10 vote getters were all shortstops or centerfielders except Toronto third baseman Scott Rolen (sixth, 5.4%).... Phillies SS and reigning NL MVP Jimmy Rollins was seventh (4.7%).

[Based on a survey of 495 MLB players] ? For more on the poll, and to comment on it, go to SI.com/players.

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